From the Lake in the Hills Police:
SEVERE WEATHER ALERT – RIBFEST ATTENDEES MUST LEAVE FESTIVAL GROUNDS
,ATTENTION!! All Ribfest attendees must EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY due to severe weather conditions.
There are lightning strikes in the immediate area and severe weather detected and/or present.
For your safety, please evacuate the festival grounds.
You may go to your vehicle and/or return to your homes.
