Severe thunderstorms pound Chicago area, leave damage in wake
Downed trees were scattered across roads and thousands were without power after a line of destructive storms hit the city.
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Before coming to CBS, Albert was chief meteorologist at the News Nation Network based in Chicago. While at the network, he covered landfalling hurricanes, blizzards, wildfires and tornado outbreaks for the entire country.
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Downed trees were scattered across roads and thousands were without power after a line of destructive storms hit the city.
Bitter cold with double-digit negative wind chills possible Thursday night. Lows in the single digits before wind.
Clouds increase tonight with showers, possibly by daybreak.
A few storms could be strong, producing small hail and gusty winds.
A chance for showers and storms on Tuesday with highs in the upper 60s and low 70s.
An isolated strong storm may wander into our area overnight tonight, mainly north of I-88, but most will remain dry, mild, and windy as south winds prime the atmosphere for Friday's storm threat.
There is a chance for strong storms Thursday night. Storms that do develop Thursday night could produce gusty winds and small hail.
Expect more clouds and wind for Tuesday, with a chance of rain in the morning—highs in the low 50s.
Highs will range from upper 50s and low 60s near the lake, to near 70 degrees in the southwest suburbs.
Thursday will be a breezy day with highs in the 50s.
In Iroquois County, crews on the ground said an apparent tornado blew apart barns and brought down power lines.
A warm front may spark numerous severe thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon into the evening hours.
The tornado snapped more trees along its northeasterly path before dissipating in the area of Lake Village and Schneider.
Wind gusts of 81 mph were reported in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Breezy and very mild tonight, with lows in the upper 50s and low 60s.