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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 2 at 10:26PM CDT until July 2 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL SVRLOT The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern DuPage County in northeastern Illinois... Northeastern Cook County in northeastern Illinois... * Until 1130 PM CDT. * At 1026 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Franklin Park, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Chicago, Cicero, Evanston, Skokie, Des Plaines, Berwyn, Wheaton, Oak Park, Downers Grove, Glenview, Elmhurst, Lombard, Ohare Airport, Park Ridge, Addison, Glendale Heights, Elk Grove Village, Niles, West Town, Austin, Lake View, Irving Park, West Ridge, Lincoln Park, and Chicago Loop. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 1:48PM CDT until July 3 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 100 to 105 degrees. * WHERE...Central Cook, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The magnitude of anticipated heat, combined with oppressive warmth at night will lead to hazardous conditions, particularly for the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions. Residents of the city of Chicago can call 3 1 1 to request well being checks for elderly friends or family members, or for information on finding the nearest cooling center. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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