Another Round of Storms Hits Chicago, Bringing Concerns About Damage, Power Outages
Forecasters say humidity and warm temperatures will fuel storms this afternoon, with rain likely to continue into Tuesday morning.
- On Wednesday, the National Weather Service warned Chicago of severe storms between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., carrying risks of damaging winds and brief tornadoes as a complex moves across the region.
- Tuesday's storms left more than 140,000 ComEd customers without power, including more than 75,000 in Cook County, while spawning three confirmed tornadoes in the suburbs.
- National Weather Service Chicago meteorologist Kevin Donofrio reported wind speeds already surpassing 60 mph, with potential gusts reaching 80 mph as the storm complex strengthens toward the region.
- The Federal Aviation Administration announced ground stops for O'Hare International Airport and Midway Airport through mid-morning, while officials advise residents to maintain multiple ways to receive emergency alerts.
- An active and stormy weather pattern will persist through the end of the week, with the National Weather Service forecasting additional thunderstorm rounds following a year of significant tornado activity across Illinois.
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Severe storms with up to 99 mph winds sweep Chicago area, downing trees and power lines
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Chicago Tribune
Hanford SentinelSevere storms bring two tornadoes and up to 99 mph winds to Chicago area, weather service says
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