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Woman Who Survived Tornado: ‘It’s Beyond Your Imagination’
Crews were working to restore power to thousands of homes and businesses Thursday morning, after powerful storms tore down branches, uprooted entire trees, and knocked down power lines all across the Chicago area.
High Risk: Severe Storms Could Bring Tree-Toppling Wind, Tornadoes
The National Weather Service was anticipating a major severe weather outbreak in the Chicago area, starting Wednesday afternoon, with a possibility of very strong storms, large hail, high winds, and a risk of tornadoes.
More Storms Coming This Afternoon
A round of storms overnight ripped down some trees in the Chicago area, and more storms hit the area just in time for the morning rush.
Severe Thunderstorms Pass Through Chicago Area
Severe thunderstorms passing through the Chicago area are expected to give way to cooler temperatures this evening.
Severe Storms Could Bring 100 MPH Winds
Severe thunderstorms are moving through Chicago area Sunday that could produce 100 mile per hour winds and quarter size hail, according to the National Weather Service.
Severe Storms Sweep Across Chicago Area Friday
Following a day of triple-digit heat, the Chicago area is seeing some strong thunderstorms today.
Storms Flood Streets, Send Bricks Showering From Evanston Church
A round of heavy spring storms caused serious damage in some areas overnight, including the collapse of a façade at a church in downtown Evanston that left a person injured
Wild Weather Night Expected; Strong Winds, Hail, ‘Downpours’ Possible
Torrential downpours, cloud-to-ground lightning, wind gusts in excess of 70 mph, and hail as large as golf balls could all be in store for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana Sunday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service.
Showers, Storms Coming As High Climbs To 70
It might as well be mid-May, with temperatures climbing to 70 degrees and springtime thunderstorms making their way toward the area.
Garfield Park Conservatory Fern Room Reopens
One of the historic rooms at the Garfield Park Conservatory, heavily damaged this summer in a hail storm, has reopened.
Storm Could Bring Lightning, Hail
A fast moving thunderstorm with lightning and hail is expected to move into the Chicago area Tuesday night.
Lightning, Hail Possible In Weekend Storms
The rain that moved into the Chicago area late Friday could soak the city all weekend, and possibly into next week.
Thunderstorms Will Bring Cooler Temperatures For Labor Day
After three straight days of hot and humid weather, cooler air is expected to move into the Chicago area for the remainder of the holiday weekend — but not before some potentially strong Saturday night thunderstorms.
Storms Produce Widespread Damage, Power Outages
Hundreds of thousands of people were left without power, scores of towns reported damage and the morning commute was delayed for thousands of people as a strong round of storms rolled through the Chicago area.
Hail Damages Scores Of Chicago Police Squad Cars
Scores of police squad cars were among the many vehicles damaged Thursday night due to the hailstorm that swept through.
Storms, Hail Clobber Chicago Area; 100K Lose Power
Chicagoans on Thursday night were likely focused on the looming extreme heat, when severe thunderstorms swooped in and caught everyone by surprise.
Experts Warn Of Potential For Severe Storms This Summer
Emergency preparedness officials warn that the severe storms that have blanketed much of the nation this spring could just as easily hit here. They stress taking steps in advance to be ready.
30 Degree Drop Brings Severe Storms Tonight
Just before a 30-degree drop swoops in to cool off the area, Chicago and Northwest Indiana residents will have to put up with thunderstorms that could bring damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph Wednesday night.
Severe Storms Pound Chicago, Northwest Indiana
At least one person was hurt in the severe storms that ripped through portions of the Chicago area Sunday. Hail fell in several suburbs, while a possible tornado in northwest Indiana destroyed a building and toppled power lines.
Severe Thunderstorms Bring Hail In Some Areas
Quarter size hail has been spotted in southwest suburban Evergreen Park as severe thunderstorms roll into the Chicago area.
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