Chicago was witnessing strong thunderstorms on Saturday evening that caused a serious warning of a storm over the western and southern suburbs, noted the National Meteorological Service.
Aurora, Bolingbrook, Joliet and Chicago Heights could experience up to 70 mph wind gusts along with small hail, he added.
In the Platform of Social Media X, National Weather Service, Chicago reported: “The strong storms continue through the western and southwest suburbs of Chicago and NW Indiana. Another storm will move to the far northern Illinois tonight.
For Cook County and near the northern regions, a serious warning of a storm was issued, which lasted until 19:00.
Strong weather also caused a special warning for naval warning for vessels on Lake Michigan.
It is assumed that thunderstorms will last in the area on Saturday evening. On the last day of Chicago Air and Water, on Sunday, there is a 20% chance of rain and the high temperature will be 82, the local media reported.
According to the previous weather forecast, temperatures are expected to rise at the weekend. Saturday is expected to be the hottest day, with the thermal index perhaps approaching 100 degrees, even if some heat remains on Sunday.
Lightning Floods in some regions
Warning of the storm comes days after parts of Chicago witnessed lightning floods. 13th August, there were strong rainfall in several neighborhoods of North Side to the floods of streets and sidewalks, according to the report Chicago Sun Times quoting weather officials. Flights at O’Hare and Midway airports have delayed while Comed showed scattered power outages.
Several underparts along Dusable Lake Shore Drive in Uptown were flooded, including those near the outputs of Montros and Foster Avenue.
Meanwhile, there were in the Rogers Park near Sheridan Road and Farwell Avenue and at Sheridan Red Line in Lake View. Some regions also reported a double rainbow when the rain stopped on Tuesday.
(Tagstotranslate) Chicago Thunderstorms
