Severe storms prompt tornado warnings in Chicago area
A round of watches and warnings is in effect for parts of the Chicago area, some with the possibility of producing damaging hail and tornadoes.
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A round of watches and warnings is in effect for parts of the Chicago area, some with the possibility of producing damaging hail and tornadoes.
Illinois has seen more tornadoes in 2026 than in any year on record.
The home of Gary and Roxanne Rymeck was left in pieces after it was hit by an EF-3 tornado on Thursday, June 11.
Another tornado outbreak is possible in the Chicago area Wednesday with two more rounds of storms on the way.
Days after storms brought 13 tornadoes to Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana, utility crews were still working to restore power to customers who were still in the dark Monday morning.
Teams from the National Weather Service on Sunday will be surveying damage caused by severe storms that brought tornado touchdowns to the Chicago area and other parts of northern Illinois last week.
The Chicago area was pounded by severe storms for hours on Thursday afternoon and evening, with multiple reports of tornado damage stretching from the southwest suburbs to northwest Indiana.
The Mumford & Sons concert at Wrigley Field is delayed until 10 p.m. because of severe storms racing toward the Chicago area
Storm chaser Scott Lasker was in Streator, Illinois for a tornado outbreak when he found himself suddenly helping to rescue a trapped homeowner.
Two rounds of swift but strong thunderstorms blew through Chicago Monday morning and afternoon, toppling a small plane at Midway Airport and leaving some power outages and damage in their wake.
Storms are leaving the area and are expected to wrap up by midnight.
High winds left damage, including downed trees and power lines, leaving hundreds without power on Monday night.
Rain and storms will mainly come in two waves tomorrow, the first round between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Meteorologist is tracking the latest.
As of April 22, the preliminary count for tornadoes across the state of Illinois stands at 101 and counting, easily leading the entire country by far.
A workshop held on Tuesday brought together leaders from different city departments and partner agencies. The focus was to make sure everyone is prepared to coordinate and respond when severe weather hits.
Recovery efforts are underway on Saturday after a tornado touchdown has been reported in Lena, Illinois, about 48 miles west of Rockford.
A tornado watch remains in effect for part of northwest Indiana as the threat of tornadoes from two rounds of severe storms has otherwise ended for the Chicago area.
For the second day in a row, potentially severe storms will roll through the Chicago area
Severe storms move across the Chicago area with reports of hail and strong winds.
This comes as the Midwest has been hit with back-to-back days of extreme and severe weather.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon says the Tornado risk will be mainly to the north and northwest suburbs.
Two rounds of storms that brought heavy rain and wind gusts of up to 70 mph blew through the Chicago area on Thursday.
Severe storms Thursday afternoon and evening could bring tornadoes, and there have already been plenty of severe storms causing damage in the Chicago area this season. Darius Johnson reports.
Dangerous storms are expected in the Chicago area late Thursday with a risk for tornadoes. Darius Johnson reports.
Experts said some of the most severe damage may not be visible to the naked eye.
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