Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for counties throughout the Chicago suburbs through 11 p.m. Tuesday. 

The counties under the severe thunderstorm watch include: McHenry, Lake, Will, DuPage, Cook, Kane and Kendall counties, according to the National Weather Service. 

Weather hazards could include thunderstorms — some severe; isolated flash flooding; damaging winds; golf-ball-sized hail; and "an outside chance of a tornado," according to the NWS. 

Visit the National Weather Service for more updates. 

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