Tornado Watch in effect as severe storms with winds up to 90 mph approach Chicago area

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date April 17, 2026, 1 p.m.
Last Updated April 17, 2026, 1 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-weather-forecast-severe-storms-flooding-wind/

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Severe storms that could cause heavy wind damage are in the Chicago weather forecast for Friday night, developing in the evening and lasting late. A **Tornado Watch** has been issued for Boone, De Kalb, La Salle, Lee, McHenry, Ogle and Winnebago counties until 8 p.m. Overnight, the National Weathe...