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 […]
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Some Fourth of July events delayed in Lake, McHenry counties as strong thunderstorms move through Chicagoland
Some Fourth of July events are canceled, delayed or postponed in Lake and McHenry counties as strong thunderstorms, which have brought flooding, are moving through the area Saturday. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook Saturday afternoon for Lake, McHenry, Will, Winnebago, Cook, Boone, Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, LaSalle, Kendall, Grundy, […]
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Hot, humid weather to start, then thunderstorms expected in Lake, McHenry counties
It’ll be another day of hot and humid temperatures before potentially severe thunderstorms are expected to roll into the Lake and McHenry county areas Friday into Saturday, weather officials said. The National Weather Service (NWS) announced that hot and humid conditions are expected to start the day again on Friday. Weather officials estimate Waukegan and […]
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‘It developed so fast’: Severe storms lead to confirmed tornado near Huntley, causing damage to barn
Weather officials confirmed that at least one tornado touched down near Huntley and damaged a barn as severe thunderstorms swept through the region Wednesday. The tornado briefly touched down at around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, National Weather Service (NWS) Chicago said. Multiple videos on social media showed residents looking in awe at the tornado as it […]
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‘Powerful’ storm system to bring multiple rounds to Chicagoland area capable of producing tornadoes
A powerful storm system is expected to bring multiple rounds of storms, capable of producing tornadoes and destructive wind and hail, to the Chicagoland area Wednesday, forecasters said. The National Weather Service (NWS) said Tuesday that a powerful storm system will bring multiple rounds of thunderstorms on Wednesday, including the threat of a “dangerous outbreak” […]
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Trees fall onto houses, vehicles get stuck in flooding as severe thunderstorms again sweep through Lake and McHenry counties
Severe thunderstorms caused widespread flooding, downed power lines, trees falling onto houses and vehicles getting stuck in water across Lake and McHenry counties Thursday. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe thunderstorm warning and a tornado watch for all of the Chicagoland area on Thursday evening. Lake and McHenry counties were both under the […]
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‘Strong threat’ of tornadoes Thursday after Wednesday weather knocks down power lines and trees across Lake and McHenry counties
Forecasters are warning of a serious threat for EF-2+ tornadoes in Lake and McHenry counties Thursday after additional thunderstorms knocked down power lines and trees across the area, causing power outages Wednesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) said a strong storm system will bring a threat for two or more rounds of severe weather on […]