Fast-moving storms knock trees onto houses, cut power
A line of fast-moving storms prompted severe thunderstorm warnings in the Chicago area and ground stops at O'Hare and Midway airports. There were also reports of storm damage.
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A line of fast-moving storms prompted severe thunderstorm warnings in the Chicago area and ground stops at O'Hare and Midway airports. There were also reports of storm damage.
A line of severe thunderstorms raced through the Chicago area Wednesday afternoon, downing trees, causing power outages, and forcing ground stops at O'Hare and Midway airports.
Showers and storms are expected to linger through around 3 a.m. Saturday.
Storms bringing drenching rain and flash floods were to continue in the overnight hours in Chicago.
Chicago flash flooding caused sudden road washouts, and water rescues had to be made at more than one location on the West Side.
A line of strong thunderstorms brought a tornado watch, flood watch and heavy downpours to the Chicago area Wednesday afternoon.
Heavy rain and even hail pelted the town of Paxton, Illinois, about half an hour north of Champaign.
Downed trees were scattered across roads and thousands were without power after a line of destructive storms hit the city.
Scattered showers and storms overnight Thursday into Friday. Lows in the low 60s.
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.