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Storms Are Headed Toward Elmhurst
Storms expected to start in Elmhurst around 3:15 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service issued a local weather alert at 11:30 a.m. Friday.
Doppler radar is showing a strong line of thunderstorms from Antioch to 11 miles southwest of DeKalb, and it's headed this way at about 30 miles per hour. Storms are expected to begin at around 3:15 p.m. here in Elmhurst.
The storm contains half-inch hail, winds greater than 40 miles per hour, continuous cloud-to-ground lightning and heavy downpours. All of DuPage County is in the path of the storm.
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From the National Weather Service:
"Gusty winds may cause small objects … to blow around. Stay away from high objects such as trees. Heavy rainfall could lead to standing water on roadways and poor visibility. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until these storms have passed."
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