Warnings, watches issued as strong storms pass through Chicago area
Watches and warnings
CHICAGO - A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Lake, Porter, Newton and Jasper Counties until 1:15 a.m.
A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for DeKalb and Kane Counties until 1:45 a.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect from 5:55 p.m. Sunday until 1 a.m. Monday for the following areas: Kendall County, LaSalle County, Lake County, DeKalb County, Cook County, Grundy County, DuPage County, McHenry County, Kankakee County, Kane County, Will County, Kenosha County, Lake County.
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Power outages in Chicago area
As of around 11:35 p.m. Sunday, over 19,700 ComEd customers were without power due to passing storms in the area.
In total, there are 180 active outages, according to the utility company.
"We know some of you are without power and we appreciate your patience as crews continue to assess damage and work to restore power. To see if we have more detailed information about outages like yours, check ComEd.com/OutageMap or text ADD OUTAGE to 26633 (COMED). You can also report outages at ComEd.com/Report or by using the ComEd app," ComEd officials shared on their website.
To keep track of the latest outages, follow this link here.
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Storm damage reports
We've received multiple reports of storm damage in these areas:
Reports of damage in Kane County:
- Roof blown off of house and several trees down in Maple Park.
- Power lines are down on LaFox Road in Campton Hills.
- Power lines are down and trees blown over the roadway on Loretta Drive.
- Large tree is blocking Ramm Road in Lily Lake.
- Tree down on a house and cars on Main Street in Burlington.
- Numerous trees down on Peplow Road; road is deemed impassable in Burlington.
- Tree and power lines down on occupied vehicle on Schnider Road in Elburn.
Reports of damage in DuPage County:
- Flooded street on Ogden Avenue and Main Street in Naperville.
Reports of damage in Cook County:
- Flooded street on Bartlett and Hanover Park in Cook County.
- Numerous large branches and several trees were down on a path from near 48th and State Street to east of MLK Drive and 46th Street.
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Forecast update
As we head into the evening, Chicagoans should brace for another round of showers and thunderstorms.
Heavy, torrential downpours are expected, adding to the already saturated ground. Due to this, a Flood Watch is in effect for the entire area through late Sunday night.
Tonight's storms will be capable of all hazards – this includes damaging winds, hail, tornadoes, and flooding. Residents should also be aware of the potential for high winds and heavy rainfall. The lows are expected to hover around 72 degrees.
Looking ahead, the threat of severe thunderstorms will continue through Tuesday, with the possibility of even more intense storms in the afternoon and evening.
The National Weather Service has issued a Level 3 alert on the 5-scale severity index for storms on Tuesday. Expect an incredibly hot day, with temperatures reaching near 95 degrees and the heat index climbing to 106.
Relief is on the way by midweek. Sunny and dry conditions are forecasted for Wednesday, with temperatures cooling to the low 80s. Further cooling will continue into Thursday and Friday, with temperatures settling in the 70s.