Chicago climate at the moment: Strong storms carry wind harm, trigger energy outages, O’Hare floor cease and flight delays

CHICAGO (WLS) — Mother nature confirmed its energy on Monday, because the Chicago space was beneath a Level 2 danger for extreme climate.

A possible century-old tree took out a South Side home, and highly effective winds induced a whole lot of harm as storms rolled via the world.

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On the Northwest Side, a tree hit a home on Olcott, and harm was widespread.

It was an identical scene in Andersonville as a fallen tree induced harm at Olive and Glenwood, crashing onto a fence and a automobile.

Further east in Rogers Park, the storm knocked down extra weak timber.

Over in northwest Indiana, infrastructure was toppled, together with utility poles in St. John, the place downed wires created hazards with autos, and the excessive winds, some 60-70 mph, lifted a roof from Hanover Middle School.

There was intensive harm in Hobart as nicely.

NIPSCO stated 46,400 clients are with out energy in northwest Indiana on Monday night time.

Wheaton officers stated some areas there have been additionally experiencing energy outages, and crews responded to a number of studies of downed timber and energy traces from the robust winds.

The storms have additionally impacted journey within the space.

There is a Ground Stop for departures to Chicago O’Hare International Airport on account of thunderstorms till 9:45 p.m., the Federal Aviation Administration stated. There is a 30-60% probability of extension.

There can also be Ground Delay for departures to O’Hare till about 3 a.m. Tuesday. Delays are averaging 210 minutes.

Departures from O’Hare are delayed a mean of 60 minutes and growing.

As of 9:16 p.m. Monday, 397 flights have been canceled at O’Hare. Just 12 flights have been canceled at Chicago Midway International Airport, with delays averaging 57 minutes.

Meanwhile, the streets are empty in Chicago’s West Pullman neighborhood on Monday night time as folks huddle inside, ready for the spring storms to go.

Active climate alerts

There is a Flood Warning for Kane and Kendall counties till 7 p.m. Wednesday.

There is a Flood Warning for McHenry County till 1 p.m. Thursday.

There is a Flood Watch till 7 p.m. Saturday for LaSalle County.

There is a Flood Warning for Lake (Illinois) and Kenosha counties till 7 a.m. Sunday.

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