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NWS Office LOT
Net Frequency 146.685 MHz (N9IAA)
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Hazardous Weather Outlook

408 AM CDT Tue May 12 2026 / Chicago/Romeoville IL

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Spotters will likely not be needed today or tonight. GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY: Moving toward the east at 40 to 50 mph.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Limited Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated

  • Level 1 of 5 Damaging Wind Risk...up to 60 mph.
  • Level 1 of 5 Large Hail Risk...up to penny size.

A few thunderstorms may develop across northern IL with a cold
front in the 6 pm to 9 pm timeframe early this evening. Should
they develop, localized strong wind gusts would be the primary
threat with them.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Thursday night through Monday
  • Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
Full HWO from NWS Chicago Updated May 12, 2026 9:17 AM CDT

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