Severe Weather Threatens Chicago Area with Tornado and Flood Watches
The Chicago area is bracing for severe weather as tornado and flood watches have been issued. A Tornado Watch is in effect for several counties in Illinois, including Cook, DuPage, and Lake, extending until midnight. In Indiana, La Porte is under a watch until early Wednesday morning. A Flood Watch is also in place for multiple counties in Illinois and Indiana until 6 a.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service has warned of the potential for severe storms, including hail and tornadoes, particularly between 6 p.m. and midnight. The storms are expected to be most severe north of I-90, with a moderate risk of severe weather in the city and north of I-80. ComEd has deployed crews to address potential power outages, and residents are advised to take shelter if tornado warnings are issued. 
