ReadyIllinois

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS)

[ReadyIllinois @ReadyIllinois]

Weather next week will get progressively hotter. It'll be the first heat wave of the year. Are you ready?

Think about how to keep yourself and your home cool.
https://t.co/BycXfLyqge
#ILWx

[ReadyIllinois @ReadyIllinois]

Chance of storms tonight until daylight tomorrow for a swatch of #Illinois. It's predicted at a "slight" risk (2 of 5) and could bring strong winds and hail. If you're in the yellow area, you might want to move the patio furniture and potted plants.
#ILWx

[NWS St. Louis @NWSStLouis]

We had severe thunderstorms move across the region last night into this morning. If you observed any damage in you area, please let us know when/where it occurred and what happened. Be as specific as possible! Please send reports to [email protected]. Thanks!

[ReadyIllinois @ReadyIllinois]

Some poor #airquality expected today. People sensitive to #pollutants should monitor conditions and be prepared to avoid going outdoors.
#ILWx

[ReadyIllinois @ReadyIllinois]

Thousands of people in #Illinois are without power this afternoon. Do you know what to do when the power goes out?
#SevereWeather #Storms #ILWx

[ReadyIllinois @ReadyIllinois]

Strong winds, hail, heavy rain, maybe even tornadoes are possible today as a #storm system moves through. Keep an eye on the forecast and the current conditions today through:
@NWSQuadCities
@NWSChicago
@NWSLincolnIL
@NWSStLouis
@NWSPaducah
#SevereWeather #ILWx

[ReadyIllinois @ReadyIllinois]

Attention tornado/hail survivors in @KankakeeCounty who were impacted by the March storm: Agencies and organizations will host a multi-agency resource center (MARC) this Friday and Saturday.
#SevereWeather #Recovery

[NWS Lincoln IL @NWSLincolnIL]

A dust storm warning is in effect until 5:15 PM CDT for I-72, I-74, I-57, US-10 near Champaign, IL and I-74, US-150 near Mahomet, IL and I-72 near Monticello, IL and I-57, US-45, US-136 near Rantoul, IL.

[ReadyIllinois @ReadyIllinois]

Possible of rough weather this afternoon in the #MetroEast.
Pay attention to the weather.
#ILWx #SevereWeather

[NWS St. Louis @NWSStLouis]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Belleville IL, Swansea IL and Mascoutah IL until 3:30 PM CDT

[ReadyIllinois @ReadyIllinois]

WARNING! We're hearing that dust storms, or #haboobs, are possible in central #Illinois because of wind and dry conditions. Please take caution if you are traveling and see dust.
#ILWx

[NWS Lincoln IL @NWSLincolnIL]

We are getting reports of a dust storm along I-55 near Divernon, IL and along HWY 104 near Auburn. Please take caution if driving! #ILwx

[ReadyIllinois @ReadyIllinois]

We're hearing reports of tree damage and localized flooding. While "new" water is great for some creatures, it's not good for us. Never walk or drive into floodwaters. You don't know how deep it is, how fast it's moving, or what's in it.
Turn around, don't drown!
#TADD #ILWx

[NWS Paducah, KY @NWSPaducah]

This is a particularly dangerous situation! Several strong (EF2+) tornadoes are possible. Large hail (2+ inches) and scattered gusts up to 70+ MPH are also possible.

[ReadyIllinois @ReadyIllinois]

Are you monitoring your weather radio and/or cell phone alerts?
#Illinois #ILWx #SevereWeather

[NWS Lincoln IL @NWSLincolnIL]

A Tornado Watch is in effect for portions of southeast Illinois near/south of I-70 through 9pm. Damaging wind gusts, large hail, and a few tornadoes are possible this afternoon and evening.

[NWS Chicago @NWSChicago]

In the wake of the storms, strong non-thunderstorm wind gusts have developed and are expected through the afternoon. Most of the area in a Wind Advisory withwind gusts to 50 mph, but a High Wind Warning has been issued for far NE IL for gusts up to 60 mph is possible. #ILwx #INwx

[ReadyIllinois @ReadyIllinois]

The storms affecting #Illinois today could lead to #poweroutages. If you lose power, check out these tips. You might even print and keep it handy.
#SevereWeather #Tornadoes

[ReadyIllinois @ReadyIllinois]

You can sum up today's weather by saying:
Storms. Maybe severe storms. Be ready for heavy rain and flooding. Be ready for loud thunder and lots of lightning. Be ready for strong winds and maybe tornadoes.
@NWSStLouis
@NWSPaducah
@NWSLincolnIL
@NWSQuadCities
@NWSChicago