Severe storms bring tornadoes, hail to Chicago area and beyond
On Wednesday morning, the wind chill will be in the single digits in some parts of the area.
On Wednesday morning, the wind chill will be in the single digits in some parts of the area.
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Severe weather knocked out power to more than 1 million people along the East Coast. Tens of thousands remained without power as of Tuesday.
The potential for severe weather and evacuations are top-of-mind for organizers and the city.
The potential for severe weather and evacuations are top-of-mind for organizers and the city. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Strong storms brought damaging winds that left downed trees and over 24,000 ComEd customers without power.
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for multiple counties in the Chicago area.
A tornado was reported in the area of Glen Ellyn and Lisle a little after 9 p.m. on Friday. Bartlett police reported powerlines in roadways and power outages in the area.
CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez was on the scene near Army Trail Road and Petersdorf Road in Bartlett where a large tree was uprooted and blocking part of the roadway near a home.
This is a view west of downtown Chicago, driving into the Loop as severe storms swept the area on Wednesday.
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Strong storms have caused some serious damage and roads flooded.
The threat of severe weather increased Thursday afternoon, and a tornado watch was issued.
The Mobile Weather Lab was tracking the pathway of the storm system as it make its way through the Chicago area.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the 5 p.m. forecast for April 20, 2023.
The Mobile Weather Lab was pelted with hail as the storm system continues to sweep through northern Illinois and reaches the western suburbs.
CBS 2's Sara Machi is in the Mobile Weather Lab traveling through the far western suburbs which is expected to get severe weather soon as system with possible high winds and hail is heading toward the Chicago area.
Only days after a round of severe weather brought 16 tornadoes to northern Illinois and Indiana, more severe weather hit the Chicago area on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for LaSalle County. The warning is in effect until 9:30 p.m.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the 5 p.m. forecast for April 4, 2023.
The Fire Department reported when a localized, but high-wind-force storm passed through the city from the west, their crews responded to significant roof damage at three locations.
The greatest threat Tuesday night will come from damaging straight-line winds, as storms could produce wind gusts exceeding 60 miles per hour.
A pleasant weekend is ahead with warmth and low humidity for the Chicago area.
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But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
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The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
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But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
A pleasant weekend is ahead with warmth and low humidity for the Chicago area.
The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
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But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
No other injuries were reported, police said.
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