powerful storms with Wind at 85 mph, tornado-like conditions and hail that swept through Chicago area Monday, leaving flash floods, downed trees and power lines, and damage to homes. in this is path as it blew from west to east, traveling from Elgin to Lake Michigan.
As of early Monday, more over 44,000 ComEd customers still had no power, according to the ComEd crash map.
As tornado warnings in Cook, Kane, and other counties created dangerous weather conditions, the travelers at O’Hare were ordered to take cover.in-place and a ground stop was issued for almost an hour.
National Weather Service Surveys Chicago Suburbs for Potential tornado damage
Photos and videos from around Chicago area show damage to homes, neighborhoods and yards, leaving some unable to return to their homes due to hazardous debris from heavy weather.
Storm Damage in Bellwood
According to the statement, Brookfield Zoo says on Tuesday, it is due to delay the opening due to a hurricane. “We have received significant damage to our territory due to last Night storm,” zoo officials said. “We’ll be clearing fallen trees and paths this morning and assessing significant damage.”
near, nearby, in western suburbs of chicago of Bellwood, the storm was especially bad for tenants of three-story flat building on 24th Avenue and in Washington. Several residents say that they first heard hail and strong winds, and after a few seconds they noticed a piece of of the roof has peeled off. Tenants rushed to leave building how fire branch arrived to provide help.
At least 18 families were displaced and two people were taken to the hospital for minor injuries, according to Andre Harvey, the mayor of Bellwood.
The civil engineer is expected to check building today to see if the resident will be able to return and when.
Number of residents of the Bellwood apartment building were moved on Monday after a ferocious storm swept through off its roof. This is reported by the host of NBC 5 Regina Waldrope.
More damage happened down in the street, where some found that their cars had been hit by a storm.
“I’m glad I don’t one sat in this,” said Naisha Ellis. one resident whose car was damaged.
Storm damage in Bellwood
While the strong storm cell moved out the extreme heat and dangerous moisture moved in.
All Chicago area is under excessive heat warning until 20:00 Wednesday. Temperatures expected to peak on Tuesday of 98 degrees — just one degree of shyness of in record set in 1987 — but heat the index will make things hotter, with heat indices waiting to reach between 105-110 in most locations.
Exemption from heat not expected until Thursday when temperatures are expected to drop down in 80s.
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