Ben Davison
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Multimedia Journalist | Storm Chaser | Photographer | Certified SKYWARN Spotter from NE IL. #forthelou
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Beryl is now a category 4 Hurricane with winds 130 mph. A run at cat 5 is very well possible given this environment. A defined eye and everything has occurred.
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ABSOLUTELY MASSIVE WEDGE WEST ELKHORN NE. GET TO IMMEDIATE SHELTER!
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Surface OBS reveals cape values have risen fast across NE IL due to lots of sunshine ongoing leading to 3000 j/kg in the area. Temperatures in the 80s with dew points nearing 70° is leading to a very unstable environment. Going to have to closely this afternoon and evening.
#ilwx
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The environment has rapidly destabilized with nearly 4000 cape approaching the area with higher amounts coming and uncapped. Fully clear skies are present with CU starting to get going. Dangerous evening ahead!
#ilwx
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0Z HRRR shifts the Tuesday threat a bit east and brings a wild Chicago environment in the afternoon.
#ilwx
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HRRR continues on a trend for rapid recovery across northern IL this afternoon. SBCAPE Values <4000 in an uncapped, hot and humid environment. Stay weather aware!
#ilwx
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Never in a million years would I have thought rotation would go right over my house. You can hear it.
#ilwx
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**Significant severe weather threat tonight**
A powerful MCS/Derecho will form later in Iowa and race into Chicagoland. A swath of extensive straight line wind damage is likely with this line. An enhanced risk is out for northern IL with an upgrade possible later
#ilwx
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15% highlighted for Tuesday. Exact placement is still up in the air and will get ironed out next few days.
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0z HRRR coming in with a whole lotta showers and thunderstorms tomorrow night, Gonna be interesting to see how this evolves tomorrow.
#ilwx
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At this time, 3 years ago I was less then a mile from a EF3. I remember the muffled sounds of the tornado siren over the rain and thunder. Wild night!
#ilwx
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BREAKING: ENHANCED UPGRADE has occurred for NW IL. SPC mentions "Increasing concerns for an intense severe weather episode " stay highly weather aware I will have an update later.
#ilwx
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Hurricane beryl is an absolute MONSTER this afternoon with winds exceeding 150 mph. Lightning is increasing in the eyewall likely meaning it will take a run at cat 5 or is already there.
#wxtwitter
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HRRR Brings an interesting en Environment to northern IL Tuesday afternoon, Watching this close.
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I will NOT post 18z GFS
I will NOT post 18z GFS
I will NOT post 18z GFS
I will NOT post 18z GFS
Oops
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Quite the HRRR run, shows me getting hit with heavy rain,wind and thunderstorms 8am Thursday. Then supercells downstate later.
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**Winter Storm Potential?**
CPC has upgraded are area to a Moderate risk of heavy snow and there's some agreement for some sort of system to move through the region Jan 8-9. This is still out there and will change a little but will need to be watched.
#ilwx
#wxtwitter
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**Very cold Thanksgiving ahead**
A very potent upper level low will swing down into the US and drop temps in to the low 30s as HIGHS Thanksgiving and thanksgiving week for the area, Lows in the teens with wind chills in the single digits! Stay warm.
#ilwx
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**Cluster of severe storms becoming more likely**
A round of severe storms will likely form later this evening and march into Chicago with 60-70 mph winds,hail and flooding rains. Stay weather aware!
#ilwx
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A volatile atmosphere could be in place this afternoon and evening.
Models have been trending at N and NE IL seeing strong supercells across the area. all hazards will be possible with tornados (some of which could be strong) if conditions are right and large hail and flooding.
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**Severe Threat Thursday**
There remains a severe threat Thursday afternoon/evening, Dew points will be in the 70s with temps near 90°. Placement of highest instability and where the MCS forms will get ironed out and we will learn more by tomorrow. Stay tuned!
#ilwx
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Gonna have to watch Tuesday very closely. An all hazards event may unfold across IL and IA as dews soar into the 70s and temperatures warm into the 80s. Stay tuned
#ilwx
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HRRR has been consistent on a Dangerous severe weather event in northern IL Thursday evening/night. Large hail,damaging winds and a few tornados are all possible. Stay tuned
#ilwx
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0Z HRRR Brings strong/severe storms and possibly a supercell to the region 3pm-5pm tomorrow.
#ilwx
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URGENT BREAKING: THE CHICAGO METRO Has Been Upgraded To A MODERATE. 45%# wind and a 10% tornado risk.. have multiple ways to receive warnings!!
#ilwx
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Extremely Destructive Landfall with Hurricane
#Otis
in the next couple of hours, Everyone in this path I cannot stress enough to get to a high place get a helmet on a do whatever you can THIS IS A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. Hurricane Otis is packing 165 MPH.
#wxtwitter
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Early afternoon surface OBS reveals high cape heading for Chicagoland with values reaching near 7000. Temperatures and dews are also on the rise with dews expected to hit upper 70s later today. Stay weather aware!
#ilwx
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Wouldn't be surprised for a slight risk upgrade for the Chicago area D1. Rapid destabilization behind the warm front that passes over in the morning will bring mid 60° dews and nearly 2000 SBCAPE.
#ilwx
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Cape Values steadily increasing in NE IL right now, if we can more sunshine it will go up higher. Current dew here is 59° and temp is 70°
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A Dangerous day is ahead for the south, a MDT Risk upgrade. Several Tornados are likely with a few strong ones. I'm expecting Multiple supercells to form after 12PM CST And move east into an open warm sector where strong tornados are possible. Dew points are expected to be in the
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Since 2023 is almost done I have to say, Yall have changed my life and made my passion to do weather so much more interesting. When I truly started NorthILWX in January I had no idea I would have 800 followers and have met so many new people. Thank you guys for an incredible year
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Hot towers going up in Tropical Storm Idalia this evening. Currently seems the storm is overcoming the dry air we really have to monitor this over the next few days.
#Idalia
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As Category 5 Hurricane Otis was making landfall in Acapulco MX i was having a space and
@anthony_behr
joined the space and was in a hotel on the beach in Acapulco MX, For the next hour me and
@ChilledOutStorm
provided life saving info. These photos and videos are from Him.
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Winter Storm WARNING Now in effect for most of the Chicago area, Blizzard Conditions and 8+ inches of snow expected! Get ready.
#ilwx
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