Storms across Chicago and northern Illinois caused several power outages and downed trees Tuesday afternoon.
About 38,500 customers were affected by power outages throughout the city and northern Illinois as of 5:30 p.m. with Chicago having been hit the hardest, according to ComEd spokeswoman Micaeh Johnson.
Scattered thunderstorms bringing brief but torrential downpours are possible throughout midnight, mainly northwest of I-57, the weather service said. Localized flooding is possible in some areas.
A period of strong south to southeast winds are expected this PM thru this evening. Gusts of up to 40 to 45 mph are likely at times, especially in the orange shaded areas on the map. These potential stronger gusts may occur during heavier showers. #ilwx #inwx pic.twitter.com/wEOQ8tTh76
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) June 9, 2020
A wind advisory is in effect until 10 p.m., with gusts up to 45 mph expected to blow through the area, the weather service said.
There is a limited risk of brief tornadoes associated with the possibility of severe storms, the weather service said.
The stormy weather is expected to continue into Wednesday, the weather service said.
Unsettled weather continues tonight & into Wed. The southwesterly to westerly winds on Wed afternoon & eve will gust 30-35 mph. There will be scattered showers and possibly a couple thunderstorms around too. Quieter weather will unfold for the latter half of the week. #ILwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/jui8FkXYJ6
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) June 9, 2020
