The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS)
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Some storms have already started, but the #severeweather is still ahead starting Wednesday afternoon. Please make sure you’re monitoring weather conditions from the closest prediction center.
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A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio until 11 PM EDT
ALT This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 338 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 11:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. The threats associated with this watch are a couple tornadoes possible, scattered hail up to ping pong size possible and scattered gusts up to 70 mph possible. There are 8,729,982 people in the watch along with 3112 schools and 204 hospitals.
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One of the risks from the incoming storm system tomorrow (Wednesday) will be heavy rain, and that can lead to #flashflooding. We're already seeing flood warnings for a few counties. Never walk or drive into water that's not supposed to be there.
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UPDATE: The @NWS has upgraded the risk for #severeweather for tomorrow (Wednesday) to "moderate" (level 4 of 5) for central #Illinois. Possibilities include damaging winds with gusts up to 60-75 mph, large hail, scattered #tornadoes, and #flashflooding.
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Jun 15
More storms?
Maybe. Keep an eye on the forecast for tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon and evening.
This is #PetPreparedness Month, so make sure you have an emergency kit for the pets.
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Jun 12
If you had storm damage to your home, garage, vehicles, or possessions, keep a quick list of the damage handy, even if you're not planning to file with your insurance company due to the deductible. Local #emergencymanagement teams may need that data.
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Jun 12
UPDATE: More than 300,000 #Illinois customers are in the dark tonight.
Jun 12
Another night when tens of thousands of #Illinois customers are without power due to #severeweather. We know it's frustrating but follow these tips while you're waiting for the lights to come back on.
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Jun 12
Another night when tens of thousands of #Illinois customers are without power due to #severeweather. We know it's frustrating but follow these tips while you're waiting for the lights to come back on.
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Jun 11
"Tornado emergency" now in the Marshall County area of #Illinois. That's the worst declaration when it comes to tornadoes. Get to the basement or the lowest-level, interior room if you dont have a basement.
Take your pets.
Jun 11
Tornado Emergency including Toluca IL, Wenona IL and Varna IL until 5:45 PM CDT
ALT This graphic displays a tornado emergency plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 5:45 PM CDT. The warning includes Toluca IL, Wenona IL and Varna IL. This warning is for Eastern Marshall County in central Illinois. The threats associated with this warning are a observed tornado and two inch sized hail. There are 2,995 people in the warning along with 2 schools and 0 hospitals.
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Jun 11
Straight-line winds can do as much damage as tornadoes. And damaging winds will be a part of this incoming storm. Do you have your weather radio on?
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Jun 11
UPDATE: The newest forecasting maps from the @NWS have put a slew of #Illinois counties under a "moderate" risk (level 4 of 5) for #severeweather this afternoon and evening. Everyone should keep an eye on the weather throughout today and be prepared for anything.
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Jun 11
We may be in for more #severeweather today folks. And the map looks like it will target much the same areas as the storms did yesterday.
Again, please monitor your weather radio, be prepared to change plans, and stay safe!
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Jun 11
Tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings are still popping up. We encourage you to make sure you're receiving alerts on your cell phone if you can't stay awake.
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Jun 10
(Fixing re-post) UPDATE: Around 300,000 customers in #illinois are without power in these storms.
Jun 10
Nearly 20,000 customers in #Illinois don't have power this afternoon. What do you do if you're one of them? Here are some tips.
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Jun 10
Round two of storms is on its way. Are you getting the notifications and alerts you need to stay safe?
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