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[TEST] UIC ALERT: This is a REQUIRED MONTHLY TEST of the UIC ALERT emergency notification system. No action is required. This is only a test.

#Chicago will be testing its outdoor #Warning Sirens today at 10am. These are routine scheduled tests done on the first Tuesday of the month with a single tone alert signal.

#Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for #CookCounty until 9pm. High winds can cause blowing debris. Go indoors if you hear thunder or see lightning.

#Severe #Thunderstorm Warning extended for #Peoria County until 8:15pm. Remember that conditions can escalate quickly with extreme winds, lightning, and hail. Stay indoors when possible. More at weather.gov/ilx/

Possible reports of downed powerlines on US-150 between Williamsfield and Laura. Be prepared for delays in travel within impacted areas.

#Tornado Watch in effect for #Cook , #Winnebago, #Peoria County until 11pm. Follow reliable sources of information and be prepared to take action immediately if a warning is issued. More at weather.gov/lot/

#Tornado Warning issued for northwestern #Peoria County. Follow the advice of your local safety officials and seek shelter if in the warning area. Take cover now and move to basement or interior room on lowest floor of a sturdy building.

#NWS issued a #Tornado Watch for @UICOMPeoria and @UICOMRockford till 8pm. Be #Ready to take immediate action if a warning is issued. Be prepared and understand how to stay safe during evening/night storms. Tornadoes can hit any time of day. More at weather.gov/ilx

#Chicago #Rockford is expecting several waves of thunderstorms today. Primary threat expected 3-9PM. Tornadoes, Strong winds (up to 70mph), and hail possible. Know your areas of refuge, and give yourself extra time to get around campus. More at weather.gov/chicago #UIC

Welcome back #UIC. We hope you were #Ready to stay safe and have fun #SpringBreak! Did you know there were over 1,800 cases of measles the past 5 years in the US; most related to international travel? Learn to keep yourself safe while travelling at cdc.gov/measles/travel

A #SevereThunderstorm #Warning has been issued for #CookCounty until 4:45pm. Ensure you have ways to get your emergency alerts. Move indoors if you see lightning or hear thunder. High winds may cause flying debris. More at weather.gov/chicago #UIC #Chicago

#SevereThunderstorm #Watch issued for #Cook County until 5pm. Remember, a Watch means all the right ingredients are coming together and could be elevated to a Warning quickly. Be prepared to act if necessary and follow reliable sources for updates. Find resources: ready.uic.edu

Severe Thunderstorms possible in the Chicago area; including up to 2’’ in diameter hail, damaging winds up to around 60mph, and dramatic drops in temperatures. Move indoors if you hear thunder and have multiple ways to get warnings. More at weather.gov/chicago #UIC #Chicago

#NWS has issued a high wind #warning for #Chicago from 1am to 4 pm Friday. Winds 25 to 35mph with gusts up to 60mph expected. Winds may blow down tree limbs and power lines. Avoid windows during windstorms and watch for falling debris. Visit weather.gov/chicago for info. #UIC

#NWS has issued a high wind #watch for #Chicago area until 4pm Friday. Winds of 30 to 35mph with gusts of 55 to 60mph possible. Secure loose items and watch for blowing debris. Give yourself extra time to get around campus. Visit weather.gov/chicago for more info.

@UICOMPeoria should be ready for increased risk of #tornadoes and hail within the area. Know your areas of refuge. Avoid exterior doorways and windows if warning is issued. There are NO safe places outdoors during a tornado or hail event. More at weather.gov/ilx