Chicago, IL weather forecast: More severe thunderstorms expected Thursday with tornado risk
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Key Points:
- After severe thunderstorms on Wednesday caused widespread damage and power outages affecting over 400,000 ComEd customers, Chicago faces another round of storms Thursday with a Level 4 severe weather risk for much of the area.
- The main threat Thursday is expected between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m., with strong winds, large hail, possible tornadoes, and heavy rainfall exceeding one inch.
- Significant storm damage includes uprooted trees blocking roads, smashed vehicles, and structural damage to homes and buildings, notably in Stickney where a condo roof was partially torn off, rendering one building uninhabitable.
- Power outages have disrupted services at key facilities like the Markham Courthouse and Cook County Circuit Court, while gas and water infrastructure was damaged near 81st Street and Kingston Avenue.
- Residents affected by the damage are facing displacement and financial hardship, with some waiting weeks to return home and others seeking assistance after losing vehicles and property.