Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
253 PM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025
ILZ008-011-182030-
De Kalb IL-Ogle IL-
253 PM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL OGLE AND
NORTHWESTERN DE KALB COUNTIES THROUGH 330 PM CDT...
At 253 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Davis Junction, or 9 miles north of Rochelle, moving northeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Fairdale, Lindenwood, and Monroe Center.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for
north central Illinois.
&&
LAT...LON 4200 8898 4205 8908 4214 8896 4206 8884
TIME...MOT...LOC 1953Z 231DEG 12KT 4204 8900
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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