Kankakee residents told 'take cover' as 'extremely dangerous' tornado warning issued

A particularly dangerous tornado has been confirmed in Kankakee, Illinois, with two hospitals and 19 schools in its path and ...

Kankakee, Illinois, tornado: Deputies report confirmed tornado near Kankakee Fairgrounds, PDS warning in Bourbonnais and Bradley

A confirmed large and dangerous tornado was reported near the Kankakee County Fairgrounds in Kankakee, Illinois, prompting a PDS Tornado Warning for nearby communities including Bourbonnais, Illinois ...

Tornado take cover warning issued: 'extremely dangerous with baseball-sized hail'

As well as a tornado warning, a severe thunderstorm warning has also been issued for the regions of Kankakee, Bourbonnais, ...

All Tornado Warnings Should Be Taken Seriously, But They Aren't All The Same. Here Are The Different Types.

Knowing what type of tornado warning is issued can tell you a lot about what prompted it to be issued. Many are issued based on radar alone. However, others can be confirmed as in progress by debris ...

Here are 10 terms to know as tornado season begins

Understanding “the lingo” is key to staying safe this tornado season.
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Severe Weather Awareness Week Day 3: Tornado Safety

Severe Weather Awareness Week continues with the Day 3 topic: tornadoes and tornado safety.
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‘PDS' warnings were made to grab attention in tornadoes, hurricanes, and now wildfires

The National Weather Service's Los Angeles page screams “Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS)” in hot pink letters against a gray background. It's a rare warning aimed at seizing attention ahead of ...
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What is a 'PDS' severe thunderstorm watch? Breaking down the rare classification

DALLAS — A PDS Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect across North Texas Sunday night into early Monday morning. A PDS Severe Thunderstorm Watch is a type of alert indicating that the threat of damage ...