All eyes were on Chicagoland as severe weather, including multiple tornadoes, barreled through the area on Monday night.
The Storm Prediction Center had upgraded the Chicago area to a Moderate Risk for severe weather , a level 4 out of 5. The upgrade signaled the expectation of widespread, long-lived severe storms throughout the region.Additionally, a Tornado Watch was issued for the entire Chicago area until 1 a.m.Residents were advised to brace for all types of severe weather hazards, including damaging winds, tornadoes, flooding, and hail.
Forecasts indicate a sunny and pleasant weekend ahead, with highs in the lower 80s.The severe weather threat on Monday comes after a stormy weekend across the Midwest, including the Chicago area. The FOX Forecast Center said that 3,200 lightning strikes were recorded from 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Sunday as the severe storms passed through.A video recorded Sunday night shows ominous storm clouds approaching the city while tornado sirens could be heard wailing in the background.
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