CHICAGO (CBS) — Severe weather is moving through the Chicago area Friday night.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Cook and DuPage counties until 7:30 p.m.
Severe TStorm WARNING DEKALB and KANE until 645pm. Damaging winds to 70 mph possible. Storm is moving east at 45 mph. @cbschicago #RealTimeWeather pic.twitter.com/aHeeFP2WPP
— Mary Kay Kleist (@MaryKayKleist) June 26, 2020
Damaging winds moved through Sleepy Hollow around 3 p.m. near I-90 and Randall Road, bringing down power lines. Wind gusts were between 50 and 55 mph.
Heavy rain could lead to flooding later in the evening and strong winds (up to 60 mph) remain the main threat. Isolated tornados are possible as storms develop.
Scattered storms are possible again on Saturday. Temperatures will stay in the upper 80s throughout the weekend and next week.