The Chicago area could see another round of severe weather late Saturday after two tornadoes ripped through, toppling trees and causing power outages for thousands. Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued in the morning hours as communities experienced heavy rainfall, strong winds and flooding. By 6 p.m., the rain hadn’t let up everywhere, and several streets remained closed because of high…
Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued in the morning hours as communities experienced heavy rainfall, strong winds and flooding. By 6 p.m., the rain hadn't let up everywhere, and several streets remained closed because of high floodwaters.
Portions of the Chicago area along the Illinois-Wisconsin border remain at an"enhanced risk" for severe weather as a storm system from Minnesota and Wisconsin heads southeast, according to the Storm Prediction Center. Showers and storms are expected to move in at approximately 8 p.m., bringing the possibility of isolated tornadoes, damaging winds of up to 70 miles per hour and hail of up to an inch in diameter.
With some Lake County communities seeing extensive flooding, the National Weather Service issued a flood warning, saying"water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring" near or along the Des Plaines River.
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