A Series of Crazy Thunderstorms Hit Chicago, Delaying Concerts and Causing Chaos
So, like, there were these intense thunderstorms that hit the Chicago area, causing all sorts of havoc. I mean, we’re talking about major delays, trees snapping like twigs, and thousands of people left in the dark. Can you imagine being without power? It’s a nightmare! According to ComEd, over 80,000 residents in Illinois were left in the dark after these crazy storms rolled through, with most of them living in Cook County.
The winds were insane, reaching speeds of over 60 miles per hour in Cook County, including right in the heart of Chicago. Beyoncé’s concert at Soldier Field got delayed for hours because of these wild storms, and fans had to hang out in the concourses until it passed. And let me tell you, O’Hare International Airport wasn’t spared either – there was a ground stop and delays for hours. Trees were down, power was out, it was a mess. And it wasn’t just Chicago suffering – DeKalb County had gusts up to 70 miles per hour, and Lombard saw traffic lights knocked down by the wind.
Damage wasn’t limited to just Chicago, though. Will County got hit hard too, with trees snapped in half, branches everywhere, and even roof damage reported in Manhattan. And don’t even get me started on the hail in Lake County – golf ball-sized hail in Winthrop Harbor and Gurnee? That’s crazy! Plus, in Antioch, a tree crashed into a house. The storms didn’t stop there – they moved east, causing more chaos in Northwest Indiana. Over 20,000 customers were left in the dark, and severe thunderstorms warnings were in effect.
But wait, there’s more! The forecast for Friday looks just as wild. A red flag warning is in place for northern Illinois, with humidity dropping to 20% and winds gusting over 45 miles per hour. Kankakee County and northern Indiana are at a “slight” risk for severe storms, while the rest of Chicago is at a “marginal” risk. Honestly, who knows what will happen next? Maybe it’s just me, but it feels like Mother Nature is really showing off with these storms. But hey, that’s just how the weather goes, right?
So buckle up, folks. It’s gonna be a wild ride.
