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JWC SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Severe Storm and Heavy Rain Potential
A warm front over northern Illinois will be a trigger for scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. Heaviest rain with flash flooding has already been occurring this morning north of our area (west and north burbs including Chicago) but the chance for these showers and storms do exist across the entire northern Illinois area.
Any thunderstorm throughout the day today has the potential to become strong to severe. The main concern however for severe activity seems to be later this afternoon and evening. The Storm Prediction Center has northeast Illinois in an ENHANCED RISK for severe thunderstorms. A cold front to the west will be a focal point later today with the main concerns being heavy rainfall, flash flooding, dangerous lightning, strong and possibly damaging winds, hail and even a small chance for an isolated tornado. It appears that discrete storm cells may develop this afternoon (possibly several before a line is even formed) and perhaps turn into a squall line later this evening and move across the area (things can certainly change but this is a good possibility). We will wait and see how things pan out as the day progresses, but please realize the potential threats and be ready to take action if watches and/or warnings are issued. We will keep you posted as needed with any updates that pose a threat for the Greater Joliet Area.
Statement issued by:
Director and Lead Forecaster Jeremy Hylka.
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The JWC proudly serves the City of Joliet and all communities surrounding, including New Lenox, Elwood, Rockdale, Channahon, Shorewood, Plainfield, Crest Hill and Lockport. Please note that forecasts, statements, watches and warnings are strictly for the above mentioned communities.
Our weather team is led by Director and Lead Forecaster Jeremy Hylka along with Forecasters Danny Dutkiewicz and Brian Delach. The JWC provides daily forecasts each morning with a rotation of Jeremy on Sunday, Tuesday and Friday, Danny on Monday and Wednesday, and Brian on Thursday and Saturday.
Rest In Peace Chief Weissgerber, Beecher Police Department. Thank you for your many years of dedicated service, you will be missed. ... See MoreSee Less
