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East central McHenry County under severe thunderstorm warning (EXPIRED)

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.

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. (Shaw Local News Network)

By Claire O'Brien

East central McHenry County is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 430 p.m. Sunday.

The National Weather Service said a storm was spotted at 3:47 p.m. Sunday over McHenry.

60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail is possible with the storm, the weather bureau said. People can expect hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.

Scattered thunderstorms are possible through the evening, the weather service said.

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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.