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Chicago-area residents asked to limit water use amid severe storms, flood risk

Residents urged to delay showers, baths, and laundry as storms threaten to overwhelm water treatment facilities

Flood Warning Issued for Chicago Area Ahead of Severe Storms

Heavy rain and flooding risks prompt emergency preparedness advisory from local authorities

Severe Storms Threaten Chicago Area

Hail, heavy rain, and possible tornadoes forecast for Friday

Chicago Braces for Severe Thunderstorms and Chilly Weekend

Warm Friday to give way to evening storms and plunging temperatures on Saturday

Severe Weather Threatens Chicago Area with Flooding, Tornado Risk

A 'slight' risk of strong storms could bring heavy rain, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes to the region.

Chicago O'Hare Flights Halted as Storms Sweep In

FAA orders ground stop as severe thunderstorms move through northern Illinois

Flood Watch Issued as Severe Storms Threaten Chicago Area

Damaging winds, large hail, and even tornadoes possible through Wednesday night

Chicago Braces for More Rain, Potential Severe Storms

Forecasters warn of heavy downpours, high winds, and flooding risk on Wednesday

Severe Storms Threaten Chicago Area Tuesday Evening

Strong tornadoes and giant hail possible as storms move in from Iowa and Wisconsin

ComEd Braces for Potential Power Outages Ahead of Severe Weather

Utility warns customers of high winds, lightning, and possible tornadoes in northern Illinois

Tornado Watch Issued for Chicago Area

Severe storms could bring dangerous tornadoes, large hail, and gusty winds

Severe Weather Threat Looms Over Chicago This Week

Multiple rounds of storms could bring tornadoes, large hail, and flooding to the area

Severe Storms Threaten Chicago on Tuesday

Two rounds of storms, some severe, expected to hit the area.

Severe Storms Threaten Chicago Today

Damaging winds, hail, and tornado risk as storms move in

Severe Storms Threaten Chicago Overnight

Tornado watches, high winds, and flooding risks as storms move in

Severe Weather Threat Looms Over Chicago

Forecasters warn of potential storms on Monday, with more severe risk on Tuesday.

Severe Storms, Summerlike Heat Threaten Chicago This Week

Thunderstorm risk peaks Tuesday with potential for damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain.