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Northeastern Illinois under severe thunderstorm warning

A lightning strike touches down Tuesday night in Crystal Lake while a tumultuous thunderstorm brings sheets of rain, powerful winds, hail and tornado warnings throughout McHenry County.

Kendall, Will, Northeastern Grundy, northeastern McHenry and Lake counties are under a severe thunderstorm warning, the National Weather Service announced at about 5:20 p.m. Sunday. The warning is set to expire at 5:45 p.m.

Most of northern Illinois will remain under a severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m. Sunday.

Claire O'Brien

Claire O'Brien is a reporter who focuses on Huntley, Lake in the Hills, Woodstock, Marengo and the McHenry County Board. Feel free to email her at cobrien@shawmedia.com.