Severe thunderstorms in Chicago area knock down tree branches, power lines; 3 hurt in Evanston when tree falls on car

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date July 3, 2026, 5 p.m.
Last Updated July 3, 2026, 5 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-weather-severe-thunderstorm-watch-flood-warning/

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Severe thunderstorms could impact the start of Fourth of July celebrations Friday as they roll through the Chicago area, bringing lightning and torrential downpours. Winds of 80 miles per hour have been reported in Tinley Park and other southwest suburbs. There have been reports of downed branches ...