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Severe Weather Preparedness

 
   

 

Plan, Practice, Monitor, & Act

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When is Severe Weather?
Illinois and Indiana Climatology

 

 

Watches & WarningsWatches vs Warnings 

Tornado SafetyTornado Safety 

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Severe ThunderstormsSevere Thunderstorm Safety 

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Tornadoes in Cities 

NWS Chicago Tornado Climatology
Significant Tornadoes in the Chicago Metropolitan Area
Past Tornadoes and Weather Events Across the Area

 

    

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