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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Tornado, severe thunderstorm warning issued for Cook and DuPage Counties

A tornado warning and a severe thunderstorm warning was issued June 20,2021, for Cook and DuPage Counties. | Sun-Times file photo

The National Weather Service issued a tornado and a severe thunderstorm warning for Cook and DuPage Counties.

The tornado warning will remain in effect until 11:45 p.m., the weather service said. Severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornados and wind damage were seen near Addison Illinois, moving east at 30 mph.

Tornado Warning including Bolingbrook IL, Orland Park IL, Tinley Park IL until 11:45 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/cKzplWj7Cp

— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) June 21, 2021

As a precaution residents in the storm’s path are advised to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, the weather service said.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Joliet IL, Naperville IL, Cicero IL until 12:15 AM CDT pic.twitter.com/dIGT2tE0rr

— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) June 21, 2021

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued and will remain in effect until 12:15 a.m., the weather service said. Winds gusts up to 70 mph and penny sized hail are possible.

This is a developing story, check back for details.

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