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Severe storms raced through the Chicago area Wednesday evening, prompting a tornado watch for parts of the area well into the evening and multiple tornado warnings in Northwest Indiana. A tornado warn...
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A life-threatening outbreak of long-lived and strong tornadoes is expected today in parts of the central and eastern US from a powerful, wide-reaching spring storm.
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The National Weather Service recorded 1.23 inches of rain at O'Hare Airport and 1.83 inches at Midway Airport.
Several states in the central U.S. were hit hard overnight by a deadly storm that reportedly caused flash flooding and even destructive tornadoes.
Hurricane-force winds were also reported in parts of the area. Wind gusts topped out at 81 mph in Valparaiso, Indiana, 75 mph in Lakes of the Four Seasons in Indiana, and 74 mph in Gary, Indiana, and Lynwood, Illinois.
There is a tornado watch in place for the afternoon and evening in Chicago's south suburbs and Northwest Indiana.
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FOX 32 Chicago on MSNChicago weather: Severe threat is over, but shower chances lingerA warm front is lifting northward through Chicagoland, creating a favorable environment for severe storms going into the evening hours. Damaging wind gusts, large hail, and tornadoes will be possible with any storms that become severe. Following the storms this evening, skies will become partly cloudy tonight with lows in the 40s.
Starting early Wednesday, the area could see showers, thunderstorms and wind gusts up to 30 mph, the National Weather Service said. Chicago's OEMC is advising residents to reduce water usage to put less stress on sewers.
Nearly two weeks after multiple tornadoes hit Gary, the city’s council unanimously approved a resolution to continue an executive order focused on storm cleanup.
A meteorologist with the Weather Company debunked some of the most common myths surrounding severe storms. Find out more.
April starts off relatively quiet and chilly before rain Tuesday night into Wednesday in Chicago. Clouds and sunshine are expected Tuesday, with highs in the 40s and 50s. By the evening, scattered rain showers develop.