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Storms to roll through McHenry County

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.

McHenry County could experience a second round of storms Sunday evening, after an initial round early Sunday afternoon.

National Weather Service meteorologist Brett Borchardt said areas southeast of Union and Johnsburg in the county are where storms might hit later Sunday afternoon. Borchardt said the chance of storms “probably goes down” after sunset. However, “we’re not expecting any severe weather,” Borchardt said.

Looking ahead, scattered showers and storms are in the forecast for tomorrow, Borchardt said.

The weather service said early Sunday afternoon “gusty thunderstorms” will impact the area through 12:45 p.m. Sunday. “Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects,” according to the NWS.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue through the afternoon, according to the NWS.

The first round of storms’ timing coincided with the Crystal Lake Independence Day parade, but the parade marched on.

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