Cluster of tornadoes causes havoc in Chicago, flights grounded, thousands seek shelter
1 year, 8 months ago

Cluster of tornadoes causes havoc in Chicago, flights grounded, thousands seek shelter

Hindustan Times  

A devastating cluster of tornadoes wreaked havoc across the Chicago area overnight on Wednesday, leaving a trail of extensive damage in its wake. Chicago area ravaged by powerful tornado cluster The violent storms prompted widespread panic, and flight cancellations, and forced thousands of people to seek refuge at O'Hare Airport. Earlier in the day, the Storm Prediction Center of the National Weather Service had issued an enhanced risk warning for severe weather, including tornadoes, in northern Illinois, specifically mentioning Chicago. Brett Borchardt, a senior meteorologist with the National Weather Service, confirmed that multiple tornadoes had touched down across the Chicago area. According to data from the National Weather Service spanning from 1855 to 2021, a total of 97 significant tornadoes have been recorded in the Chicago metro area.

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Thousands of flights cancelled, 1.1 million lose power as strong storms hit US
1 year, 7 months ago

Thousands of flights cancelled, 1.1 million lose power as strong storms hit US

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: Thousands of U.S. flights were canceled or delayed, and more than 1.1 million homes and businesses lost power Monday as destructively strong storms, including potential tornadoes, hail, and lightning, moved through the eastern U.S. A special Weather Service statement warned, “There is a significant threat for damaging and locally destructive hurricane-force winds, along with the potential for large hail …

US: Massive tornado leads thousands of flights cancellations, leaves 1.1 million without power
1 year, 7 months ago

US: Massive tornado leads thousands of flights cancellations, leaves 1.1 million without power

India TV News  

At least two people died, thousands of US flights were cancelled or delayed, and more than 1.1 million homes and businesses lost power as severe storms, including hail and lightning, moved through the eastern region of the country on Monday. According to the National Weather Service, a tornado might hit the greater DC area, which could last until 9 p.m. …

At least 11 tornadoes hit the Chicago area this week, weather service says
1 year, 8 months ago

At least 11 tornadoes hit the Chicago area this week, weather service says

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — A tornado outbreak that swept the Chicago area this week produced at least 11 twisters, and preliminary findings show they were relatively weak, the National Weather Service said Friday. Weather service staff who surveyed the storm damage tracks have confirmed that at least 11 tornadoes touched down Wednesday evening, the agency’s Chicago-area office said in an update. Over …

Tornado touches down near Chicago's O'Hare airport, disrupting hundreds of flights
1 year, 8 months ago

Tornado touches down near Chicago's O'Hare airport, disrupting hundreds of flights

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The weather service warned Wednesday evening that a confirmed …

Illinois surveys storm damage after tornadoes hit Chicago area
1 year, 8 months ago

Illinois surveys storm damage after tornadoes hit Chicago area

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — National Weather Service teams were surveying storm damage Thursday in the Chicago area and northeast Illinois, where fierce winds from tornadoes ripped roofs from buildings, downed trees and sent residents scrambling for safety as sirens sounded. Four teams from the weather service headed out Thursday morning to inspect storm damage reported Wednesday across numerous areas of the Chicago …

‘Severe warning’ as Tornado touches down near Chicago’s O’Hare airport
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Severe warning’ as Tornado touches down near Chicago’s O’Hare airport

Live Mint  

Following severe weather warnings in the city, a tornado touched down near Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on Wednesday, as reported by the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service in Chicago confirmed the presence of a tornado on the ground around 7 p.m. “This tornado has been touching the ground intermittently so far and is moving east. Earlier in the …

More tornadoes strike Illinois as risk of severe storms persists
1 year, 11 months ago

More tornadoes strike Illinois as risk of severe storms persists

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings in Iowa and Illinois on Tuesday evening and said a confirmed twister …

70 million people in path of severe storms amid more tornado warnings
1 year, 11 months ago

70 million people in path of severe storms amid more tornado warnings

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A tornado watch was in effect until 10pm across much of eastern and central Iowa, western Illinois and north-central, …

Warning of second tornado outbreak in Midwest after storms leave 32 dead
1 year, 11 months ago

Warning of second tornado outbreak in Midwest after storms leave 32 dead

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy There are new warnings that a second tornado outbreak in a matter of days is …

Two killed in severe storms as 41 tornadoes reported across South
2 years, 11 months ago

Two killed in severe storms as 41 tornadoes reported across South

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two people are dead after powerful storms swept across the US South, with 41 tornadoes …

Weather Service: Suburban Chicago tornado had 140 mph winds
3 years, 8 months ago

Weather Service: Suburban Chicago tornado had 140 mph winds

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A tornado that swept through …

In Pictures: Powerful tornado sweeps through Chicago suburbs
3 years, 9 months ago

In Pictures: Powerful tornado sweeps through Chicago suburbs

Al Jazeera  

A tornado swept through communities in heavily populated suburban Chicago, damaging more than 100 homes, toppling trees, knocking out power and causing multiple injuries, officials said. At least eight people were hospitalized in Naperville, where fire officials said 22 homes were destroyed and dozens of others were damaged when a tornado touched down after 11 pm Sunday, according to city …

Severe Storms Rake Midwest, Damaging Homes, Businesses
9 years, 8 months ago

Severe Storms Rake Midwest, Damaging Homes, Businesses

NPR  

Severe Storms Rake Midwest, Damaging Homes, Businesses A line of severe thunderstorms spawned tornadoes and strong winds across parts of the Midwest on Tuesday. The Tribune reports: "As of 4:30 a.m., Coal City officials had moved from search and rescue operations to assessing the damage left by what they said was a tornado, according to Coal City Police Sgt. "Logan …

Violent tornadoes kill at least 5 in US Midwest, dozens injured
11 years, 4 months ago

Violent tornadoes kill at least 5 in US Midwest, dozens injured

Live Mint  

Chicago: At least five people were killed and dozens more hurt as severe storms and violent tornadoes battered the US Midwest on Sunday, and officials warned the toll would rise. Illinois Emergency Management Agency chief Jonathon Monken told CNN at leave five people had been killed—including two in the far southern tip of the state and one in Washington—as he …

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