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Dangerous Heat Continues in the Central and Southern U.S.; Severe Weather and Heavy Rain in the Northern Plains

Dangerous, prolonged heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected over parts of the northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley today, with damaging winds and large hail as the primary threats. Heavy rainfall could lead to areas of flooding across the northern Plains, Upper Midwest, Southeast and Southwest. Read More >

Overview

Fast Facts:

  • During the late afternoon and early evening of June 10, multiple storms produced large hail and very heavy rainfall along the I-80 corridor, including across the far southern and southwestern Chicago suburbs.  For a listing of rainfall totals, visit here.
  • The largest hail reported was measured at 4.75", two miles north-northwest of Minooka around 7:20 pm.  There were many reports of 2.5" diameter hail and larger across Minooka.  Severe vehicle damage was noted from within this area.

  • The 4.75" diameter hail collected two miles north-northwest of Minooka, or about 45 miles southwest of Chicago, stands as the largest documented hail stone able to be verified in Illinois on record.  See report here.

  • A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was in effect for that area, including Minooka, issued at 7:05 pm.

Radar Loop
NWS Chicago Doppler Radar Reflectivity Loop:  June 10, 2015 from 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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