A supercell thunderstorm ripped through the Chicago area Monday evening, leaving a trail of wind damage that stretched from the far northwest suburbs to Indiana.
The storm traveled over 100 miles, slamming the northwest suburbs before it dove south, roaring through the city and maintaining its strength as it barreled through northwest Indiana. The National Weather Service confirmed one EF-0 tornado from unincorporated Schaumburg into Roselle. It was flanked on its western side by a swath of severe straight-line winds.
The storm prompted tornado warnings to be issued across northern Illinois and Indiana. Widespread wind damage has been reported. The Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation had responded to 337 tree emergencies across the city as of 8 p.m. Tuesday. The entire area is currently in the grip of an intense heat wave that will last at least until the end of the week.
Weather Chicago: Supercell thunderstorm creates tornado; widespread damage reported, NWS says
A supercell thunderstorm ripped through the Chicago area Monday evening, prompting tornado warnings and leaving damage from the far northwest suburbs to Indiana.
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