Residents can stay tuned to the NBC 5 Storm Team during our afternoon newscasts, and can also download the NBC Chicago app, where the latest forecasts and live radar services can be located. A hot and humid air mass will remain in place for several hours before a cold front finally sweeps it away later this evening, but that unstable air could cause additional showers and thunderstorms to fire in the area. While severe thunderstorm watches have been canceled for most of the area, the National Weather Service says that additional storms could still potentially occur, especially in areas to the south of Interstate 80. The storms also caused travel delays at both Chicago airports, and also impacted service on several Metra rail lines, according to officials. The strong winds caused extensive power outages, with more than 25,000 ComEd customers impacted during the height of the storm on Monday. The NWS issued a tornado warning set to last until 10:15 a.m. CHICAGO (CBS)- At least two tornadoes touched down in suburban Joliet and Naperville Monday, according. After morning thunderstorms, Chicagoans can expect rain to continue Monday through midday, the National Weather Service said. Evanston, IL Police August 29, 2022Īt Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, a wind gust of 58 miles per hour was recorded during the height of the storms, and in Hoffman Estates, a private weather station clocked a wind gust of 60 miles per hour. Chicago Weather Alert: Tornado warning issued for Newton, Jasper and Porter counties 05:23. This could cause traffic disruptions, especially in the Central Street area where the damage & outages are most significant. The best chance is going to be Friday,” Sullivan said.The recent storms have caused power outages & downed trees in #Evanston. “There is a chance of rain or snow Thursday night. Temperatures are expected to drop Thursday into the mid-30s and remain there Friday. There is a chance for rain Tuesday night, and highs are expected to rise into the upper-40s Wednesday. CHICAGO (WLS) - Storm surveys confirmed the weekends severe weather produced four tornadoes in and near the Chicago area, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS forecasts partly sunny skies and light breezes - good weather for Election Day voters.
The warmer-than-normal temperatures are expected to continue throughout the week, Sullivan said.Ī mild high of 43 degrees is expected as Chicagoans head to the polls for Tuesday’s municipal election. Patchy fog and breezes are expected Monday, with a predicted high of 51 degrees, according to the NWS. “The showers are going to be ongoing at times, but the steady rain should be done by noon or 1 o’clock,” Sullivan said. While the worst of Chicago’s storms may have already passed, the rain will continue, Sullivan said. Tornado warnings were in effect for Champaign, Urbana and Gifford at 9:45 a.m., with pea-sized hail possible, the NWS said. Chicago Natl Weather Service DuPage Office of Emergency Mgmt NIU. The NWS said a second tornado had been reported near Thomasboro shortly after the first tornado was observed. Tornado Warning: College of DuPage Meteorology Program The College of DuPage experience. “The severe weather threat appears to be diminishing,” the NWS wrote on Twitter at 6 a.m.Ī tornado formed near Champaign shortly before 9 a.m. The agency warned of possible tornadoes and winds strong enough to down tree limbs and fences in an advisory posted at 2:30 a.m., but later relaxed the warnings. It said the storm was moving east toward Michigan, where tornado warnings were issued.
The storm’s threats include brief torrential downpours, wind gusts over 50 mph and lighting strikes, the NWS said. the weather service said the Chicago forecast area was currently tornado warning free. There is a chance that severe weather could further affect the Chicago area Monday, but the best chance of thunderstorms and strong winds is for parts of Illinois and Indiana south of Interstate 80, including Kankakee and Valparaiso, NWS meteorologist Casey Sullivan said. The NWS also issued a tornado watch for parts of Illinois and Indiana until 4 p.m.
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