Storms knock out power in the Midwest and disrupt Chicago flights
Summary
Strong storms hit the Midwest, causing widespread power outages and disrupting flights in Chicago. Tornado warnings were issued, and severe weather led to many delays and cancellations at major airports.Key Facts
- Storms hit Illinois, Kansas, northern Missouri, and southern Iowa with tornado warnings.
- Over 264,000 people lost power in Illinois, mainly in Cook County; nearly 140,000 lost power in Michigan.
- Flights at Chicago O’Hare and Midway airports were paused, with over 1,000 flights delayed or canceled.
- Severe thunderstorms caused damage to buildings, trees, and power lines across several Midwest states.
- Chicago’s mayor warned about worsening weather and urged residents to find safe shelter.
- Similar storm-related flight delays occurred at New York’s JFK airport.
- The power company reported downed poles and wires and promised to restore service as soon as possible.
- Flash flooding and damaging winds were also expected with the ongoing storms.
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