Chicagoans Brace for Tornado Outbreak

Tornado Watches Issued for Northern Illinois

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued tornado watches for the entire Chicago area, as well as much of northern Illinois. A tornado warning was issued for eastern DuPage County that has since been lifted. According to the NWS, the storms are expected to move through the area between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM CDT.

Residents Urged to Take Precautions

Residents are urged to take precautions and be prepared to take shelter if necessary. The NWS recommends that people seek shelter in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of their home. They should also have a battery-powered radio and flashlight on hand.

Track Storms and Stay Informed

The NWS provides real-time weather updates on its website and through its mobile app. The app can be downloaded for free from the App Store or Google Play. Residents can also track the storms on the NWS interactive radar map.

The Chicago area has been hit by several tornadoes in the past, including a deadly tornado that killed six people in 1990. Residents are urged to take the threat of tornadoes seriously and to take precautions to stay safe.