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Power outages in Chicago and Indiana as storms pummel the region
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- Severe thunderstorms and extreme wind gusts caused power outages for over 600,000 customers in the Chicago area, northwestern Indiana, and more than 270,000 in Ohio, with wind gusts reaching 80 mph or more.
- Tornado warnings were issued, flights at Chicago’s major airports were temporarily halted, and officials warned of ongoing delays as the backlog is addressed.
- Significant damage was reported, including flooded roads, downed trees, damaged power lines, and homes with roof destruction, with residents describing the situation as frightening and unprecedented.
- In Ohio, a resident died during a health emergency due to flooded roads preventing first responders from reaching them, and officials cautioned that severe weather and flooding risks would continue.
- Events such as the Lake County Fair were canceled, and local governments in affected areas took precautionary measures including early dismissal of workers and closure of public facilities.
