Crime & Safety
Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Air Quality Alert in Effect
Storms are expected to sweep through the Lemont area Saturday afternoon and evening, potentially producing strong winds, hail and heavy rainfall.
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect in the area until 4:30 p.m. Saturday.
The National Weather Service warns that storms could move into the area Saturday afternoon and evening. The storms could produce wind gusts up to 70 mph and quarter-size hail, along with heavy rainfall.
Heat indices Saturday afternoon could reach or exceed 100 degrees, according to a hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service.
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The Environmental Protection Agency of Illinois is also forecasting unhealthy air quality across the Chicago metro area. An air quality alert is in affect until midnight.
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