Weather
Quarter-sized hail and 70 mph winds, as well as “widespread tree damage,” were reported in Bartlett Wednesday evening, according to the National Weather Service.
National Weather Service forecasters expect a “steady soaking rainfall” that could cause flooding in some parts of the metro area — particularly near and south of I-88.
A ground delay was issued at O’Hare Airport until 2 a.m. Thursday, and a flood warning was issued for southern Cook County until early Friday.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration says it will spend more than $520 million to fix homes and the sewer infrastructure needed to help prevent future floods. Residents are growing impatient.
A tornado that swept through northwest suburban Bartlett Thursday packed gusts of up to 110 mph.
One to three inches of rain fell across the Chicago metro area Saturday night into Sunday morning, according to the National Weather Service. The flood warning was extended through Monday morning at 10 a.m.
In Englewood, more than 900 people were without power Friday after two days of strong winds and punishing weather that downed trees citywide. Elsewhere, Merrillville, Indiana, suburban Bartlett and downstate communities were hit by destructive tornadoes Thursday.
The tornado warning ended at 8:45 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Radar indicated rotations at 8:30 p.m. along a “severe squall line” with 65 mph winds stretching from from Northerly Island to South Shore in the city, as well as out to suburban Riverdale, the weather service said.
“It’s gonna be real hot, real humid today so it’s very similar to yesterday,” said National Weather Service meteorologist Kevin Doom.
Another round of storms is expected to hit the area later in the night, with flash flood warnings being issued for much of the metro area until 3 a.m. Thursday.
Wednesday’s high is forecast near 92 degrees, with the heat index reaching 98 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Sensitive groups may be affected by high ozone levels lasting through midnight Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
The city’s 22 beaches opened Friday for the season, but the National Weather Service has issued a beach hazards statement through Saturday afternoon.
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 5 p.m. for the Chicago area, according to the city’s Office of Emergency Management and Communication.
Monday is set to reach a high of nearly 80 degrees, but the warm weather will soon go away, according to forecasters.
If approved, the proposed agreement will end a five-year legal battle over the property at 1250 Campground Road.
More than 1,000 customers remained without power Tuesday afternoon. The Monday evening storm had gusts up to 70 mph.
Forecasters predict the Fox River to continue rising in coming days, cresting just below 12 feet — considered major flood stage — Thursday in Algonquin.