Chicago Area Under Severe Storm Warning

CHICAGO (CBS) -- With a large cell of storms moving in from Iowa, a large part of the Chicago area is under a severe storm warning.

UPDATE: 6:00 P.M.

Power outages have been reported across Chicago and the surrounding areas. According to ComEd, more than 1,100 residents are reporting power outages in Dekalb County, more than 1,800 in Kane County, and more than 18,000 in McHenry County.

For a full list of power outages, visit the ComEd website for an interactive map of areas affected.

UPDATE: 5:00 P.M.

Severe Thunderstorms From Woodstock to Elgin to Serena Moving E At 50 MPH. 70 MPH Wind Gusts. Expect Considerable Tree Damage. Damage is Likely to Mobile Homes, Roofs, & Outbuildings. Locations Impac... @cbschicago #ilwx https://t.co/fYAw63vs8l

— Ed Curran (@EdCurran) September 25, 2018

Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties until 6 PM @cbschicago #ilwx https://t.co/tYn6UgKSGJ

— Ed Curran (@EdCurran) September 25, 2018

Strong Thunderstorms From La Salle to Mcnabb Moving E At 50 MPH. Wind Gusts to 50 MPH Possible with These Storms. Locations Impacted Include Ottawa, Streator, Peru, Marseilles, Oglesby, Seneca, Seren... @cbschicago #ilwx https://t.co/gIHZvLrjya

— Ed Curran (@EdCurran) September 25, 2018

Severe storms approaching. Advance toward Lake Michigan during next 45 min. Powerful 60-80mph winds with hail possible. @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/Grzz97CiZc

— Ed Curran (@EdCurran) September 25, 2018

Heavy rainfall is being reported in Crystal Lake. Douglas Blake shared a video with CBS 2 on Twitter.

It's just hitting us here now pretty hard in Crystal Lake area. pic.twitter.com/0789rkASER

— Douglas Blake (@DouglasEBlake) September 25, 2018

K. Prusko shared a photo of a downed tree near Huntley.

UPDATE: 4:50 P.M.

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued in Chicago, Aurora, and Joliet until 6 p.m.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Chicago IL, Aurora IL, Joliet IL until 6:00 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/QIyzCRXdCi

— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) September 25, 2018

This Severe Thunderstorm Warning includes most of the Chicago metro and is for severe winds of 60+ mph, even isolated 70+ mph in places. Take cover ahead of these storms! They are moving quickly, to be near downtown 5:30-6 pm, with gusty winds, heavy rain, & lightning. #ILwx

— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) September 25, 2018

There are reports of downed trees and power outages in Milledgeville, Illinois about three hours west of Chicago. The Village manager said multiple electrical lines are down. Multiple fire departments are assisting the situation. There are no known injuries at this time. Rt. 40 through town is closed. Josie Danner of Milledgeville sent CBS 2 photos of downed trees in the area.

UPDATE 4 P.M.

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Cook, Lake, Will, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Grundy, McHenry, Lee, Boone, DeKalb, Ogle, LaSalle, and Winnebago counties.

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued until 5 o'clock p.m. in Aurora, Elgin, Dekalb, McHenry, Aurora, and Ottawa.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Aurora IL, Elgin IL, DeKalb IL until 5:00 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/HH1OKFnByu

— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) September 25, 2018

Severe TStorm WARNING from McHenry to Aurora to Ottawa until 5pm. Within the yellow box winds could gust to 80mph. Cells are moving east at 55mph. ⁦@cbschicago⁩ pic.twitter.com/ex6JSzsu1a

— Mary Kay Kleist (@MaryKayKleist) September 25, 2018

Wind gusts of up to 70 mph are possible, and tornados also are possible, according to the National Weather Service. Some areas also could see quarter-sized hail.

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