Chicago, IL

Weather Forecast Office

Severe Weather Preparedness

Take a moment to learn more about severe weather preparedness!

Ensure you have weather safety procedures at home, work, school, place of worship, on the road, and elsewhere.

Decision-makers and overseers of large groups of people should review preparedness plans and ensure they have adequate means to monitor the weather and shelter individuals.

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Outlooks, Watches, and Warnings

Outlooks:


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NWS Storm Prediction Center Severe Thunderstorm Outlooks

Watches & Warnings:

Severe Weather Hazards

Preparedness & Safety Tips

In Advance:

Severe Thunderstorm Safety

Tornado Watch Reminders

When Threat is Imminent:

Lightning Safety

Tornadoes and Structures:

Tornadoes and Vehicles:

Warning Reception

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NWS Chicago Tornado Climatology

Short Version | Spanish Version

NWS Forecast Office Maps for Illinois and Indiana

Illinois NWS Offices

Indiana NWS Offices