MAP: Power outages in the Chicago area due to severe storms
CHICAGO - A dangerous round of severe weather took aim at the Chicago area Thursday, with storms capable of producing 75+ mph wind gusts, baseball-size hail or larger, and powerful tornadoes.
More than 23 million people—including residents of Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, and St. Paul—were under a Level 3 "enhanced risk" for severe weather, according to the National Weather Service and NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center.
Hail over 2 inches in diameter, destructive winds, and the potential for tornadoes rated EF-2 or stronger were possible. Power outages were also reported in the Chicago area.
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To see the latest on power outages, ComEd's live outage map is shared below:
See ComEd's outage map online here.
For more information on how to stay prepared during severe weather, you can visit ComEd's website here.
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