Thunderstorms, severe weather threat emerge for Thursday in Chicago area


by NBC Chicago

NBC Chicago— Some southern suburbs and parts of northwest Indiana could be at risk of severe weather on Thursday afternoon and into the evening hours, with damaging winds possible.

CBS News—Gov. Abbott issues emergency resources amid severe weather threat. NORTH TEXAS — Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to distribute emergency resources across the state ahead of severe weather."Texans are urged to monitor weather forecasts, make an emergency plan, and heed the guidance of state and local officials to protect yourselves and your loved ones," he said. "I thank our brave emergency response personnel who are working tirelessly to help keep Texas communities safe." RELATED STORY: First Alert Weather:...

KSNT News—How to stay safe during a severe weather threat. TOPEKA (KSNT) – More severe weather is in the forecast this weekend, and emergency management officials are urging northeast Kansas residents to stay alert. The Emergency Operation Center in Shawnee County is expected to be activated this weekend. They activate during situations of severe weather to monitor threats across the state. Officials from the Emergency []

Dallas News—Storms on the way; Severe weather threat into Sunday. A severe weather threat continues for North Texas into Sunday. The primary threats are heavy rainfall, large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes.