Flights grounded in Chicago, power knocked out as severe weather pounds Illinois, Indiana
Summary
Severe storms caused power outages and flight cancellations in the Chicago area and northwestern Indiana on Tuesday. Strong winds reached speeds of over 80 mph, causing trees to fall and prompting tornado warnings in both states.Key Facts
- Severe storms hit Chicago and northwestern Indiana on Tuesday.
- Over 575,000 customers lost power in Illinois and Indiana.
- Wind gusts reached 80 mph (128 kph) or more in some areas.
- Tornado warning sirens sounded in Illinois and Indiana.
- All flights at Chicago’s two major airports were stopped by late morning.
- Lake County, Indiana, was one of the hardest-hit areas.
- The National Weather Service called the storms dangerous.
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