Chicago, IL – A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky until 11 PM CDT tonight. The National Weather Service warns that supercells capable of producing several tornadoes and damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph are possible this afternoon through the evening, driven by the remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl.
According to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center, the watch affects a broad region including cities like Evansville, Bloomington, and Louisville. Residents are advised to stay alert and monitor local weather reports for updates. The severe weather could also bring isolated hail up to half an inch in size.
Local emergency services are on high alert, and residents in the affected areas should prepare for the possibility of tornadoes and take necessary precautions. The NWS suggests that people in mobile homes seek sturdier shelter and that everyone should have a plan for where to go if a tornado warning is issued.
This weather event could disrupt travel and outdoor activities, and residents are urged to remain indoors during severe weather warnings. For more information and the latest updates, visit www.spc.npaa.gov or tune in to your local news station. Stay safe and prepared as this potentially dangerous weather system moves through the area.
