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Severe Weather Alerts Issued for McHenry County

The National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm alerts.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning  Tuesday evening for northern Illinois including McHenry County.

At 8:43 p.m. Doppler radar indicated a severe storm line capable of producing destructive hurricane force winds locally in excess of 80 mph.

The warning has been issued for southeastern McHenry County.

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The National Weather Service states that people should "go to a basement or a small interior room on the lowest floor."

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