2 tornados confirmed in Chicago, one in west suburbs, NWS says
CHICAGO -- Three tornados touched down in the Chicago area Sunday night, including two on the city's South Side, the National Weather Service confirmed.Two of the tornados, which registered an EF rating of 0, touched down somewhere on the South Side, although the NWS did not give a precise location for either. On Sunday night, the NWS issued a tornado warning for some parts of the city, including Bridgeport, Bronzeville, and Back of the Yards.
CBS News Chicago photographer Alfredo Roman spotted branches in the street at 16th and Halsted streets in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, while Irika Sargent reported large trees down in Lincoln Park. The other EF 0 tornado touched down in far west suburban Elburn in Kane County.An EF 0 tornado has estimated wind gusts of 65 to 85 miles per hour.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NWS issues ‘beach hazard' statement for Chicago, with ‘life threatening currents' at Lake MichiganThe National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Beach Hazards statement for Chicago area beaches Wednesday evening into Thursday morning, warning of high…
Read more »
Chicago Pride Parade steps off Sunday with heightened security, new routeChicago's Pride Parade is set for this Sunday, and organizers are finalizing logistics and safety plans.
Read more »
CPD cancels days off for Sunday's Chicago Pride Parade; officers to line entire route: SnellingChicago police outlined the department's public safety plans for Sunday's Chicago Pride Parade during a press conference on Friday.
Read more »
Refreshing temperatures Sunday in ChicagoRefreshing temperatures for Sunday
Read more »
Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky: How to Watch Sunday's Matchup Between WNBA RivalsFor the third time this season, the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky will meet, this time in the Windy City. There's a fun rivalry building between the two teams, with Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso all on the floor.
Read more »
Air quality alert issued for Chicago area SundayWith heat and humidity building in the Chicago area, an air quality alert has been issued as officials warn of elevated ozone and particulate levels.
Read more »