Tornado Hits Oswego, Illinois
A massive tornado was recorded in Oswego, a suburb of Chicago. This severe weather event resulted in significant damage, including downed trees and power outages affecting nearly 400,000 customers in Northern Illinois. Pounding rain and strong winds created hazardous driving conditions.
Impact on O’Hare Airport
Chicago’s O’Hare Airport experienced a ground stop due to wind gusts reaching up to 80 miles per hour. The severe weather contributed to widespread disruptions in air travel.
Broader Weather Conditions
The severe storms are part of a larger weather pattern affecting tens of millions of people from the Southern Plains to the Northeast. The region is also dealing with intense heat, further complicating conditions.
Ongoing Risk of Severe Weather
Meteorologists are monitoring severe storms moving through Upstate New York and the Plains. Approximately 51 million people are at risk of experiencing damaging wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour, though the tornado risk is currently low. Tomorrow, the risk of severe weather will shift to the Northeast, affecting 40 million people from New England down the I95 corridor. Heavy rain is expected from Dodge City onward.
