Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 15 at 5:56PM CDT until March 15 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 3:56pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 556 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Oak Forest,
moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Orland Park, Tinley Park, Calumet City, Chicago Heights, Lansing, Oak
Forest, Harvey, Blue Island, Dolton, Park Forest, Homewood, Alsip,
Matteson, Mokena, Frankfort, Steger, South Holland, Country Club
Hills, South Deering, Midlothian, Hazel Crest, Richton Park,
Riverdale, Palos Heights, and Markham.
Instruction:
A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can
develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not
immediately likely, if one is spotted act quickly and move to a place
of safety inside a sturdy structure, such as a basement or small
interior room.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Cook, IL; Will, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov