2024-07-16 10:00:01
CHICAGO – All eyes were on Chicagoland as severe weather, including multiple tornadoes, barreled through the area on Monday night.
The Storm Prediction Center had upgraded the Chicago area to a Moderate Risk for severe weather, a level 4 out of 5. The upgrade signaled the expectation of widespread, long-lived severe storms throughout the region.
Additionally, a Tornado Watch was issued for the entire Chicago area until 1 a.m.
Residents were advised to brace for all types of severe weather hazards, including damaging winds, tornadoes, flooding, and hail. The primary threat, however, was damaging straight-line winds that were forecast to reach speeds of 70-80 mph. The window for severe storms was projected to be from roughly 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
In contrast, Tuesday promises a significant respite from the severe conditions, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures rising to the mid-80s. Cooler weather is set to follow by midweek, with highs likely reaching the upper 70s to near 80 degrees by Wednesday.
Thursday will bring sunny skies and highs in the mid-70s.
The tranquil weather is expected to continue through the end of the weekend. Forecasts indicate a sunny and pleasant weekend ahead, with highs in the lower 80s.
The severe weather threat on Monday comes after a stormy weekend across the Midwest, including the Chicago area. The FOX Forecast Center said that 3,200 lightning strikes were recorded from 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Sunday as the severe storms passed through.
A video recorded Sunday night shows ominous storm clouds approaching the city while tornado sirens could be heard wailing in the background.
Damage was reported in several communities after the severe weather Sunday night, including a roof that was blown off a home in Maple Park and several trees and large branches that were knocked down in Chicago.
Severe weather in Joliet rips roof off of building near downtown. ((Joliet Police Department / FOX 32 Chicago))
Earlier in the day, a powerful thunderstorm tore across the city of Joliet to the south of Chicago, leaving extensive damage behind.
Thousands of people were left without power after the storm, and officials say damage was reported at the Rock and Roll Museum in town. In addition, the roof of a building there was torn off and landed in the middle of a road.
Several trees and power lines were also brought down, and no injuries have been reported.
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