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Watches vs. Warnings: The Difference Between Weather Alerts
During times of severe weather, the National Weather Service uses a variety of notifications to alert residents to potentially hazardous conditions, but the two main tools that they use are watches and warnings. NBC 5 Chief Meteorologist Brant Miller explains the difference between the two.
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As Flood Alerts Lit Up Phones, Did ‘Warning Fatigue' Set In?
Experts call it “warning fatigue,” and no one can be sure what role it might have played in a tragedy that killed at least 49 people when the remnants of Hurricane Ida swept through the northeast
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Watch: Sky 5 Captures Major Tornado Damage in Sycamore
NBC’s Sky 5 flew over the Sycamore area impacted by Monday night’s tornado to get an overhead view of the damage caused by the severe weather.
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Swimmers Warned to Stay Out of Lake Michigan As Beach Hazard Continues
Swimmers were warned to stay out of Lake Michigan Monday as 3- to 6-foot waves and dangerous currents were expected off the beaches in northern and central Cook County and Lake and Porter counties in northwest Indiana, the National Weather Service said.
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More Than 30K Without Power as Fierce Storms Hit Chicago Area
Tens of thousands of ComEd customers lost power Thursday evening after a series of strong thunderstorms ripped through the Chicago area, bringing down trees in several communities. According to the ComEd outage map, more than 30,000 customers throughout Northern Illinois were without power at around 9 p.m. According to the utility, 13,458 customers were without power in suburban Kane County…
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Timing: When Might Snow Begin in Chicago Area?
When will snow start falling and how long will it last in the Chicago area? Here’s a look at timing of the upcoming winter storm and what you can expect: A winter storm watch has been issued for parts of northern Illinois Tuesday afternoon and evening and continuing through Wednesday afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, the watch...
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Chicago Forecast: Rain Today, Snow Likely Tuesday
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Chicago Area Could See Biggest Snowfall of the Season This Week
The Chicago area could see its biggest snowfall of the season this week as a storm nears. A winter storm watch has been issued for parts of northern Illinois beginning Tuesday morning and continuing through Wednesday afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, the watch initially included Lake, Kane, DuPage, Cook, LaSalle, Kendall, Grundy, Will and Kankakee counties in Illinois….
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Chicago's Weather Forecast: Winds of Change Blow Today
Cloudy, Breezy and Cooler With Showers
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Winter Storm Watch Issued for Parts of Northern Illinois
A winter storm watch has been issued for parts of northern Illinois, as snowfall totals in excess of six inches are possible. According to the National Weather Service, the watch will include McHenry, Lake, DeKalb, and Kane counties, and will go into effect on Tuesday morning. Kenosha County in southeastern Wisconsin is also included in the watch. Travel is expected…
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Sunday Forecast
NBC 5’s Pete Sack has the latest weekend weather forecast.