Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Tornado warning is in effect with winds hitting 80 mph in Northbrook.
It's raining cats, dogs, cows and even mules. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tornado warning in effect for Northern Cook County beginning at 8:38 p.m. Tuesday June 21. According to the NWS, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing tornadic activity is moving towards the area at 50 miles per hour. The NWS predicts the storm will approach Northbrook, Glenview and Northfield by 9 p.m. It has already been reported that winds of 80 mph have already hit Northbrook. Meanwhile, WBBM News Radio reported that a tree 12 inches in diameter collapsed just outside Skokie's Village Hall. Residents are advised to go to a basement or small interior room on the lowest floor. Dopplar radar identified a system that could produce rain-…
Thursday, February 24, 2011
More snow is coming to Skokie overnight.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory for Cook County in effect through 9 a.m. Friday morning. Between 3 and 5 inches of snow is expected to begin falling this evening, according to the NWS. The weather may begin as a mix of rain, snow and sleet before transitioning completely to snow. Because the snow is predicted to fall at a rate of up to 1 inch per hour, the NWS cautions drivers that roads may quickly become treacherous if plows cannot keep up. The heaviest amounts of snow are expected close to midnight. The NWS also cautions drivers that winds of 25 to 30 miles per hour may limit visibility. Snowfall is predicted to wind down tomorrow morning but may still be going on during rush hour, according to …
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Keep it here for updates on all things Skokie.
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
Skokie Patch will update this story throughout the storm. Please check back for other important closings. Meanwhile, please feel free to drop us a line in the story comments to share your school closing information. From the Village of Skokie: Local Schools and library: District 219: Niles North and West will be closed Thursday. School District 68: has canceled all classes and all after-school activities on Thursday. School District 69: has also closed their doors due to the weather. School District 73 1/2: Classes and activities have been canceled Thursday. School District 72: will also be closed Thursday. Skokie Public Library: Is open all day today. Colleges: Northwestern University and the University of Illinois Chicago said they …
Ruth H
9:47 am on Wednesday, June 22, 2011
I'm sorry about your fence! My neighbor had his screen door fly off the front of the house! He must have left it open during the worst of it. more ›