Two Tornadoes and a Flood Watch: Chicago Braces for Severe Weather

Chicago, Illinois United States of America
Air raid sirens sounded in downtown Chicago as a precautionary measure.
Chicago area has experienced multiple rounds of thunderstorms, leaving sewer systems taxed and officials concerned about potential impacts with more rain.
Flood Watch issued for several Illinois counties from 6:00 PM CDT on Monday until 3:00 AM CDT on Tuesday.
Three tornadoes touched down in Chicago area on Sunday night.
Two tornadoes had an EF rating of 0 and were reported on South Side of Chicago in Bridgeport, Bronzeville, and Back of the Yards.
Two Tornadoes and a Flood Watch: Chicago Braces for Severe Weather

Three tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area on Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service. Two of these tornadoes, both with an EF rating of 0, were reported on the South Side of Chicago. The areas affected include Bridgeport, Bronzeville, and Back of the Yards. Air raid sirens sounded in downtown Chicago as a precautionary measure.

In addition to these tornadoes, a Flood Watch has been issued for several counties in Illinois from 6:00 PM CDT on Monday until 3:00 AM CDT on Tuesday. These counties include Kendall County, DeKalb County, Grundy County, Eastern Will County, Lake County, Kane County, McHenry County, Central Cook County, Northern Will county (twice), Southern Will county (twice), Northern Cook county (twice), Southern Cook county (twice), Kankakee Country (thrice), La Salle Country and DuPage Country. Jasper County and Newton Country are also included in the Flood Watch.

The Chicago area has experienced multiple rounds of thunderstorms in recent days, leaving sewer systems taxed and officials concerned about potential impacts with more rain. Residents have been asked to delay showers or baths as part of an overflow action day alert.


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2 tornadoes touched down in Chicago on Sunday, one in west suburbs, NWS says

CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ Darius Johnson, Tuesday, 16 July 2024 03:20
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    • Three tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area on Sunday night.
    • An EF 0 tornado touched down in far west suburban Elburn, Kane County.
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Live radar: Track rain and storms across Chicago area, Illinois

NBC Chicago News Tuesday, 16 July 2024 03:20
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    • An alert from the city of Chicago asks residents to delay showers or baths in an overflow action day alert.
    • Multiple rounds of thunderstorms in recent days have left sewer systems taxed and officials concerned about potential impacts with more rain.
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    • The Chicago area is under a moderate risk of severe weather with potential for damaging winds gusts over 75 mph, torrential downpours, and tornadoes.
    • Three tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area on Sunday night.
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Fox 32 Chicago News Tuesday, 16 July 2024 03:21
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    • Flood Watch in effect from 6:00 PM CDT on Monday until 3:00 AM CDT on Tuesday for the following counties: Kendall County, DeKalb County, Grundy County, Eastern Will County, Lake County, Kane County, McHenry County, Central Cook County, Northern Will county, Southern Will county, Northern Cook county, Southern Cook county, Kankakee Country, La Salle Country and DuPage Country.
    • Jasper County and Newton Country are also included in the Flood Watch.
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    • Flood Watch in effect from 6:00 PM CDT on Monday until 3:00 AM CDT on Tuesday for the following counties: Kendall County, DeKalb County, Grundy County, Eastern Will County, Lake County, Kane County, McHenry County, Central Cook Country
    • Jasper Country and Newton Country are also included in the Flood Watch.
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