Tracy Butler

Tornado safety in apartment and office buildings is important! Get to the lowest level, ideally in a basement, closet, hallway, interior stairwell, or bathroom. Wear close-toed shoes, get down as low as you can, and cover yourself with a pillow or mattress. #SeverePrep

A strong spring storm will move through the region today and tomorrow. Here is what to expect: #ILwx #INwx

It is completely normal to feel anxious before, during, or after severe weather! Some things you can do to manage anxiety about the weather are to learn about storms, learn your local area geography, and monitor the forecast from trusted sources. #SeverePrep

After Monday, colder weather will hand around through Tuesday before temperatures gradually warm towards the end of the week. Though, there is another period of snow possible Tuesday night into Wednesday. #ILwx #INwx 🧵6/6

Here is a timeline on when rain will transition to wintry weather and snow across northern IL and northwest IN. #ILwx #INwx 🧵5/6

A cold front will transition rain to snow Sun night into Mon and generate strong northwest winds around 45-50 mph. These conditions will lead to blowing snow on Mon and cause hazardous travel conditions. Be prepared for morning commute impacts on Mon! #ILwx #INwx 🧵4/6

Outside of the showers and storms, strong wind gusts are expected southeast of I-55 Sunday afternoon. Peak gusts of 45 to 55 mph are expected. Use caution if driving large profile vehicles. #ILwx #INwx 🧵3/6

A strong spring storm system will move through the area Sunday through Monday brining threats of thunderstorms (some of which could be severe), strong winds, and snow. Here is a breakdown of what to expect. #ILwx #INwx 🧵1/6

A couple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected on Sunday. The severe threat will mainly be with the afternoon round of storms with damaging winds being the main threat, but some localized gusty winds could occur with some of the morning activity. #ILwx #INwx 🧵2/6

And so it begins!!! Thanks to @Schubertamy for sharing her view of #Chicago tradition! The dyeing of the Chicago river is under way! #SaintPatricksDay #weekend

A strong cold front will bring the potential for severe thunderstorms to the area Monday morning and early afternoon. Damaging wind gusts are expected to be the main hazard.

A band of damaging-wind producing showers and storms may sweep across the area between 4 and 9 PM tomorrow. The threat for damaging winds is highest in the yellow and orange shaded areas corresponding to Levels 2 and 3 out of 5 for severe weather. #ILwx #INwx

HIGH WIND WARNING in effect across the area until 4pm. Notice we have a gust of 64 mph RIGHT NOW in Waukegan. 56 mph gust in Aurora. #Chicago

HIGH WIND WARNING for the #Chicago area tomorrow! ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM CDT FRIDAY... Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected across Northern Illinois, Indiana & into Wisconsin. Watch for flying debris! @ABC7Chicago @ESPN1000

Thanks to @NWSChicago for the conference call today. They have provided these graphics with some valuable information regarding storms this evening. #Illinois #Chicago #Indiana

Hey friends @ESPN1000 ….I won’t let you forget about me even though you have left the building….buckle up as today could be a severe weather day! Oh, & DENSE FOG ADVISORY for some this morning! @thekapman @xjhoodespn @sheanorling @nakithebeatman

Buckle up, friends. Could be a severe weather day around #Chicago Make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather alerts! @ABC7Chicago

#INwx #SeverePrep Week: A Flood WATCH is issued when flooding is possible. Stay informed & be ready to act. A Flash Flood WARNING is issued when rapid onset flooding is occurring/will happen soon. If in a flood prone area, move to higher ground. Never drive through flooded roads!

If the forecast calls for severe weather this spring or summer, begin preparing before the storms hit. Stay #WeatherReady. Don’t wait until the day of the storm to begin protecting yourself. #SeverePrep

Flash Flood Warning including Hammond IN, Gary IN and Tinley Park IL until 8:45 PM CST