Heat Wave Expands to the East Coast; Flash Flooding Likely in the Central Plains into the Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast

Dangerous, prolonged heat is ongoing in the Mid-South to Mid-Mississippi Valley and heat expands into the Northeast for a brief period today. Widely scattered instances of flash flooding due to heavy rains are forecast from northeast Kansas to much of Indiana. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of New England, northern Mid-Atlantic, and North Dakota. Read More >

With Spring approaching, it’s time to start thinking about warm season weather hazards and ensuring that you are weather ready! There are numerous FREE hazardous weather programs and training sessions in the area this spring! Check out the links below for more details such as dates and locations along with registration information (if applicable).

NWS Chicago Community Weather Awareness and Preparedness Presentations

For anyone interested in learning more about spring and summer weather including thunderstorms
Learn more about the NWS, how to plan and prepare for hazardous weather and how to be weather aware before impactful weather strikes
Find out how you can report severe weather impacts to the NWS
See the schedule of sessions and other details at: www.weather.gov/lot/spotter_talk

NWS Chicago Storm Spotter Training (Virtual)

For those who have attended spotter training in the past or are interested in learning more about how thunderstorms develop and different types of thunderstorms
Will focus on severe thunderstorm safety and weather forecast monitoring
See the schedule of sessions and other details at: www.weather.gov/lot/spotter_talk

Will County Public Preparedness Workshop: Where We Were Then, Where We Are Now: Reflecting on the 1990 Plainfield Tornado - March 22nd

https://www.willcountyema.org/publicpreparednessworkshop

Northeast Illinois Severe Weather Seminar - March 8th

For more information and registration https://indico.fnal.gov/event/68106/registrations/4448/

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Heat Wave Expands to the East Coast; Flash Flooding Likely in the Central Plains into the Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast

Numerous Free Hazardous Weather Public Programs This Spring!