The National Weather Service says eastern Lake County experienced winds of 80-90 mph during intense storms that brought at least seven tornadoes to the Chicago area Monday, knocking out power for hundreds of thousands. The National Weather Service (NWS) said Thursday that heat and oppressive humidity across the region on Monday resulted in “extreme instability, […]
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Officials say parts of Lake County among hardest hit in Chicagoland area after severe storms; power outages continue
Officials say parts of Lake County were among the hardest hit by severe storms that brought destructive winds and downpours Monday, as crews continue working to restore power, which remains out for over 10% of the county as of Tuesday. ComEd said in a statement that many customers who remain without power following Monday’s storms […]
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Storms sweep through Lake and McHenry counties, 50K still without power as crews respond to scores of calls
Two rounds of severe storms brought destructive winds and heavy downpours on Monday, leaving roads flooded, trees toppled and tens of thousands of people without power in Lake County. The first round of storms began entering Lake and McHenry counties just before 11 a.m. Monday. The National Weather Service (NWS) Chicago issued severe thunderstorm warnings for […]