Tornado and Severe Storm Warnings Issued for Chicago Region
The Chicago region, including northwest Indiana, is under tornado and severe storm warnings as of Monday, July 27, 2026, according to the Chicago Tribune. Fast-moving storms have brought heavy rain, damaging winds, and golf ball-sized hail to the area. The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings for Cook, DuPage, and Will counties in Illinois, as well as Porter and Lake counties in Indiana. Reports of power outages, downed trees, and flooding have been widespread, with nearly 320,000 customers losing power. Rainfall totals have reached 1.5 to 3 inches in some areas, and the city has received over 1,500 service requests related to storm damage.