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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1232 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2024

ILC031-241745-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0035.000000T0000Z-240924T1745Z/
Cook IL-
1232 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN COOK COUNTY...

At 1231 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Matteson, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is
         likely.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Chicago Heights, Park Forest, Homewood, Matteson, Steger, Country
  Club Hills, Hazel Crest, Richton Park, Flossmoor, and Olympia
  Fields around 1235 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 4147 8775 4153 8776 4159 8767 4147 8762
TIME...MOT...LOC 1731Z 254DEG 12KT 4151 8773

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

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