(La Porte, IN) The Northwest Weather Service has stated severe weather is looking increasingly likely for this afternoon between 1pm-8pm with damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes possible. A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Wisconsin until 7 PM CDT.

Northwest Weather Service recommends securing outside items like lawn furniture or trashcans as strong wind gusts up to 100 MPH are possible.