Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Lake County, Indiana
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 9 at 4:22PM CDT until August 9 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, heavy rain is still possible with these thunderstorms.
Effective August 9, 2026 at 5:22 PM ET · Expires August 9, 2026 at 5:32 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Chicago IL
Expires
August 9, 2026 at 5:32 PM ET
Last Checked
2 hours ago
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Lake County, Indiana?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 hours ago). It's set to expire August 9, 2026 at 5:32 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Lake County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Lake County, Indiana as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.