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Thunderstorms in forecast today Meteorologist says hail, tornadoes possible By DAVID THOMAS dthomas@shawmedia.com DeKALB – A series of thunderstorms likely will roll into the DeKalb area this afternoon, with the chance of damaging winds, hail and tornadoes increasing throughout the day. Gilbert Sebenste, staff meteorologist for Northern Illinois University, said warm southerly winds and low air pressure will generate thunderstorms ahead of a storm system that is moving across the central United States.
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“Given how unstable the air is expected to get, and with good wind shear, we’re expecting a line of severe thunderstorms to move through the area tomorrow afternoon,” he said. By Sebenste’s estimation, DeKalb will be hit by thunder-
storms early today morning, and again in the afternoon. Damaging winds will be the prominent threat, Sebenste said. There was a 55 percent chance of the afternoon storms producing winds faster than 58 mph, and a 35 percent chance of producing winds faster than 70 miles per hour, he said. But there was a 15 percent chance of the afternoon storms producing hail, and a 10 percent chance of producing tornadoes, Sebenste said. Sunshine won’t be a good sign, either.
“The more sunshine we get tomorrow, the more severe the thunderstorms are likely to be,” Sebenste said. “The warmer temperatures is what makes the atmosphere unstable. The more energy the storms will have.” The last time a tornado hit Northern Illinois University was in 1981, when a funnel cloud touched down near a residence hall. In 1994, a tornado destroyed a house on Cherry Road in DeKalb. A tornado is expected at NIU once every 50 years, and the city every 30 years, Sebenste estimated.
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Inclement weather moves slowly over DeKalb on Tuesday afternoon. DeKalb is expected to be hit by thunderstorms early today morning, and again in the afternoon. The storms could bring high winds and hail.
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and it’s not certain when that will be – its next step will likely be to ask the International Criminal Police Organization, or Interpol, for a provisional request to arrest him pending extradition to the United States. Assuming that Snowden is still in Hong Kong, the judicial proceedings for an
DeKALB – Nick Misitano cares about the tattoos he creates, and he plans to share his passion soon. Misitano, 27, wants to open DeKalb Tattoo Company by Aug. 1. He plans to run his shop in a storefront at University City shopping center at 817 W. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb. “I care about tattooing,” Misitano said. “If I do a bad tattoo, it bothers me. I can’t sleep at night.” The DeKalb City Council voted, 7-0, to grant Misitano a conditional license after a public hearing Monday night. Sixth Ward Alderman Dave Baker was absent. City Attorney Dean Frieders said Misitano has demonstrated that he can obtain the necessary insurance, has a letter of intent to lease the space, and has applied for a state license. Misitano will be granted a full license once he has acquired all of these items. Misitano said he has been a tattoo artist since 2004. After the tattoo shop he operated in south Florida with his brother-in-law closed, he found it hard to work in another person’s tattoo parlor. “You get to a certain point where you don’t want to work for anyone,” Misitano said. “The only way to get ahead in this world is to work for yourself.” Misitano did a “guest spot” at Proton Tattoo, one of DeKalb’s existing tattoo shops. Misitano filled in for owner Chris May, who was filming for Season 3 of “Ink Master” – a reality show contest for tattoo artists.
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Sharon Rhoades of McCabe Realtors opens blinds in a room Friday while showing a home to DeKalb couple Phyllis and Dan Anderson. This was the second visit to this home for the Andersons, who are looking to move into a ranch home in the DeKalb area. By FELIX SARVER fsarver@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Phyllis Anderson was eager to leave her home for an-
other one. The 66-year-old DeKalb resident and her husband have lived in a two-story house on Mattek Avenue for the past 35 years. It was
a beautiful home and they both kept it that way, she said. But they want to move to a ranch house so
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U.S. leaker faces hard choices while in hiding By KELVIN K. CHAN and PETER ENAV The Associated Press HONG KONG – Edward Snowden, the former CIA employee who leaked top-secret documents about U.S. surveillance programs, has few options to stay one step ahead of the authorities while in apparent hiding. One possibility is to seek
asylum in a place that does not have an extradition pact with the United States – there are a few in Asia a short flight away from Hong Kong where he was last spotted, but none where he is guaranteed refuge. On Tuesday, the 29-yearold Snowden’s whereabouts were unknown, a day after he checked out of a trendy hotel in the Chinese territory of
Edward Snowden worked as a contract employee at the National Security Agency.
Hong Kong. But large photos of his face were splashed on most Hong Kong newspapers with headlines such as “Deep
Throat Hides in HK,” and “World’s Most Wanted Man Breaks Cover in Hong Kong.” The coverage is likely to increase the chances of him being recognized although he could still blend with the city’s tens of thousands of expatriates from the United States, Britain, Australia and Europe. If and when the Justice Department charges him –
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