Severe Weather Cuts Power and Stops Flights in Chicago Area
Perilous storms pummeled the Chicago area and northwestern Indiana with extreme wind gusts and tornado warnings.
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Severe weather cut power in the Chicago area and northwestern Indiana as storms brought 80 mph wind gusts, tornado sirens, and flight stoppages.
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Why It Matters
Severe storms hit the Chicago area and northwestern Indiana with high winds and tornado warnings.
CHICAGO -- Severe weather cut power Tuesday in the Chicago area and northwestern Indiana as perilous storms pummeled the region, darkening the sky and carrying extreme wind gusts across state lines.
Tornado warning sirens blared in Illinois and Indiana, and all flights were stopped by late morning at Chicago's two major airports. There were numerous reports of wind gusts of 80 mph (128 kph) or more at personal weather stations, with trees blown down.
“These are dangerous storms!” the National Weather Service said by late morning.
Open Questions
- What is the full extent of the property damage?
- When will power be fully restored?
