00:00A tornado watch is now in effect for Chicago and the Quad Cities.
00:03The National Weather Service says thunderstorms are rapidly intensifying this afternoon.
00:08And this is the most widespread, most impactful round of severe weather, expected anywhere in the country today.
00:16Forecasters warn these storms have the potential to rotate and produce tornadoes with very little advance notice.
00:23Residents across northern Illinois and eastern Iowa are being told to make sure they can receive emergency alerts at all
00:29times.
00:30On their phones, on weather radios, anywhere.
00:33Officials warn the situation could escalate quickly during the evening commute.
00:37So drivers are urged to keep a close eye on conditions and pull over safely if storms approach.
00:43If you're in this watch area, this is the time to plan, not panic.
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