NWS Chicago says isolated strong storms may affect northern Illinois today, with the stronger conditional risk near Crystal Lake, Huntley, and areas northwest of the Fox Valley. Here is what the forecast means—and how to document exterior conditions safely.

NWS Chicago highlights a conditional severe-storm risk for Wednesday afternoon and evening, August 26, especially east of I-55 and south of I-80. Use this safety-first property checklist before, during, and after the weather passes.

NWS Chicago confirmed widespread straight-line winds and eight tornadoes on August 11. Learn what homeowners can safely check and what a photo-documented exterior inspection should record.

Verified NWS hail and wind reports for Bradley, Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Huntley, Lemont, Orland Park, Tinley Park, DuPage, Will County, and more.