Chicago, IL

Weather Forecast Office

Severe Weather Preparedness

This week can help you to refresh your approach to severe weather safety.

Ensure you have weather safety procedures at home, work, school, place of worship, on the road, and elsewhere.

Decision-makers and overseers of large groups of people should review preparedness plans and ensure they have adequate means to monitor the weather and shelter individuals.

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Outlooks, Watches, and Warnings

Outlooks:

NWS Storm Prediction Center Severe Thunderstorm Outlooks

Watches & Warnings:

Severe Weather Hazards

Preparedness & Safety Tips

In Advance:

Severe Thunderstorm Safety

Tornado Watch Reminders

When Threat is Imminent:

Lightning Safety

Tornado Safety

Tornadoes and Structures:

Tornadoes and Vehicles:

Warning Reception

Local


NWS Chicago Tornado Climatology

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