Funnel Clouds Possible Across Northern Illinois Monday Afternoon
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Funnel clouds are a possibility across Northern Illinois Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service Chicago.
Funnel Clouds Possible Across N Illinois This Afternoon. Atmospheric Conditions are Favorable... @cbschicago #ilwx https://t.co/7smpGOE2Gc
— Ed Curran (@EdCurran) August 28, 2017
The affected areas include: Boone; Cook; De Kalb; DuPage; Ford; Grundy; Iroquois; Kane; Kankakee; Kendall; La Salle; Lake; Lee; Livingston; McHenry; Ogle; Will and Winnebago.
The NWS said these type of funnel clouds rarely touch the ground and, therefore, typically do not pose any sort of threat. They will, however, continue to closely monitor the situation.
A severe thunderstorm warning was also issued during the middle of the day on Monday.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Orland Park IL, Tinley Park IL, Lockport IL until 3:00 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/FnCTD8m40o
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) August 28, 2017