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NWS confirms 28 tornadoes in Chicago area Sunday and Monday night
A total of 22 confirmed tornadoes hit Monday alone, while six more were confirmed during the Sunday night storm.
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A total of 22 confirmed tornadoes hit Monday alone, while six more were confirmed during the Sunday night storm.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has a recap of the storms that brought multiple tornadoes and serious damage to the entire Chicago area, from the First Alert Weather Center.
Tornadoes, dangerous straight-line winds, and other hazards rocked the Chicago area for a second night in a row Monday. At least one person was killed during the storm outbreak.
Three tornados touched down in the Chicago area Sunday night, including two on the city's South Side, the National Weather Service confirmed.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service for the county that lasted until 9:30 a.m., affecting Joliet, Lockport, and New Lenox.
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Parts of the Midwest and Northeast are under heat alerts on Thursday. High temperatures are also causing air quality problems and other health concerns.
Experts say there are dangers in the summer, too, because of the risk of severe weather. You should stay inside when there's lots of pollen, and shower and change clothes after being outdoors.
Temperatures will climb to the 90s for another muggy day before a cool down on Friday.
The rain and the wind created a mess Sunday evening.
Only 28 flights were canceled as a result of the weather.
Only 28 flights were canceled as a result of the weather.
After a delay of several hours, festival goers were evacuated early due to severe weather.
After a delay of several hours, festival goers were evacuated early due to severe weather.
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More than 5,000 delays or cancellations across the country happened on Saturday, according to FlightAware. The TSA expects another rush Monday when travelers return home.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it could be the worst hurricane season ever, largely due to the warmest ocean surface temperatures on record.
There were multiple fatalities from a tornado that ripped through the small Iowa town of Greenfield, which saw homes and businesses destroyed.
Some large branches blocked streets, and large limbs also fell on homes and cars.
Winds up to 62 mph blew out downtown Houston high-rises.
Weather officials say the tornado reached an estimated peak wind of 135 mph and touched down near the intersection of S. 10th Street and W. R Avenue. It traveled for about 11 miles, damaging home roofs and sidings.
The tree crushed the aluminum siding on the chimney, exposing the wood frame and pink insulation fiber to the street.
The tree was uprooted and landed on the house where Melissa Bergner and her family live in Chesterton, splitting the chimney. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Major storms Tuesday afternoon flooded I-57 on the Far South Side and ripped down trees in Northwest Indiana.
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."
The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
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No other injuries were reported, police said.
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As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
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The businesses that were targeted are located next to each other in the Beverly neighborhood, and were both left blazing hot inside. Jermont Terry reports.
"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."
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.
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.
Mateo was shot in the head in front of his mother and three siblings while riding in the family car in the West Lawn neighborhood.
Police said a 27-year-old man got into an argument with another passenger while riding a CTA bus around 10:20 p.m. in the 300 block of North Cicero Avenue.