A severe thunderstorm is hitting Hamburg and moving northeast at 35 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
The storm is capable of producing quarter-sized hail and dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning with winds in excess of 60 mph.
The thunderstorm warning is in effect until 5:15 p.m.
Particularly within the storm's path, according to the weather service are Darien and Batavia.
From the weather service:
THIS IS A DANGEROUS STORM. IF YOU ARE IN THE PATH...PREPARE IMMEDIATELY FOR DAMAGING WINDS...DESTRUCTIVE HAIL...AND DEADLY CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING. PEOPLE OUTSIDE SHOULD MOVE TO A SHELTER... PREFERABLY INSIDE A STRONG BUILDING BUT AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
