ComEd is working to restore over 100 power outages following a Tuesday afternoon thunderstorm that brought trees and power lines down in Lake and McHenry counties. The National Weather Service (NWS) said a broken line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed Tuesday and moved into northern Illinois. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued early Tuesday […]
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Nearly 70,000 Lake and McHenry county residents experience power outages after severe storms
Almost 70,000 customers in Lake and McHenry counties experienced power outages after severe storms brought power lines and trees down Tuesday evening. ComEd reported 39,702 customers in Lake County and 30,082 customers in McHenry County were affected by power outages Tuesday evening after storms passed through the area. As of Wednesday morning, ComEd reported 19,413 […]
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Lake and McHenry counties could see significant thunderstorms, damaging winds, meteorologists say
The National Weather Service said that the Chicago area, including Lake and McHenry counties, could see severe thunderstorms and 75 mph winds late this evening into Thursday morning. A Hazardous Weather Outlook was issued Wednesday afternoon by the National Weather Service (NWS). The alert was issued for the northern half of Illinois and most of […]
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Derecho causes widespread damage, leaves thousands without power in Lake, McHenry counties
A derecho left widespread storm damage across the Lake County and McHenry County area Monday afternoon, causing trees, debris and power lines to fall on cars, houses and roads. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a tornado warning around 3:50 p.m. Monday for Lake and McHenry counties as the derecho swept across the Midwest. The […]