Chicago Area Braces for Severe Storms: Tornadoes, Flooding, and Damaging Winds

Severe storms are expected to move through the Chicago area, bringing a variety of threats. The greatest impact is anticipated from late afternoon through midnight. According to the National Weather Service, the main concern is damaging winds, but large hail and possible tornadoes are also a threat, especially west of Chicago. Heavy rain could lead to localized flooding, with some rivers already rising across the region.

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ComEd is opening its Emergency Operations Center and staging additional crews. Residents are urged to avoid downed power lines and report them immediately. Several rivers, including the Rock, Fox, Des Plaines, and Kankakee, are expected to reach minor to moderate flood stage in the coming days.

How to Prepare:

Who This Affects Most:

Stay away from it and call 1-800-EDISON1 immediately.

The city’s public works department is providing sandbags to residents. Contact them for locations.

Cook, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Grundy, Lake and Will counties are under tornado watch until 11 p.m. CDT.

Stay informed about the weather conditions in your area. Be prepared for potential power outages and flooding. Take necessary precautions to protect yourself and your property. Remember to avoid flood waters and downed power lines. Keep your devices charged to receive weather updates. Make sure you have a plan and supplies in case of an emergency. Share this information with others who need to stay ahead of this trend!

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