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Tornado Warning Issued for Northwest McHenry County; Tornado Watch for Rest of County
A tornado warning has been issued for the Northwest part of McHenry County until 10:15 a.m. The remaining part of the county is under a tornado watch.
9:36 AM SUNDAY, NOV. 17, 2013
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Tornado Warning for Northwestern McHenry County and East Central Boone County until 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 17.
At 9:33 a.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located five miles northeast of Belvidere and moving northeast at 50 mph. The storm is capable of producing a tornado and quarter-size hail.
The radar has indicated rotation; however, no reports of a tornado have been seen from the ground.
Anyone living in a mobile home should take cover. Damage is possible to roofs, windows and cars. Flying debris could be a danger to people and animals. Tree damage is possible.
The storm is expected to reach:
Harvard by 9:45 a.m.
Hebron by 10 a.m.
Richmond by 10:05 a.m.
Southwest McHenry County
McHenry County remains under a tornado watch, which means conditions are favorable for producing a tornado. However, no tornado activity has been reported.
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