The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for  

portions of Northern Illinois including Lee, Ogle and DeKalb Counties until 3 P.M. 

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The main threats include scattered large hail up to two inches in diameter,  

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damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, and even some tornadoes 

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A large thunderstorm over northwest Illinois may last for a few more hours and track eastward 

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over parts of Northern Illinois. If the storm remains strong, large hail and damaging winds are likely. 

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Remember in a severe thunderstorm watch conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in that area!  

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