More storms on the way after Saturday morning starts with thunderstorm, tornado warnings
WILL COUNTY, Ill. – Severe weather is anticipated for the Chicagoland area Saturday.
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A tornado warning was issued for parts of Will and Cook counties early Saturday.
There was a rotation reported near the town of Manhattan in Will County around 6 am
The rotation which prompted the warning weakened around 6:20 am, and moved into southern Will County.
Gusty winds began moving through the town of Peotone around 6:25 am
Parts of Lake County saw severe flooding overnight.
Storms cause major flooding in Lake County
Cars were getting stuck on flooded roads Saturday morning.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued at 6:20 am for parts of northwest Indiana, including Gary, Hammond and Merrillville. That is set to expire at 7:15 am
At 6:30 am, the tornado threat eased. There are still 60+ mile per hour winds moving through parts of Illinois along Interstate 57 and into northwest Indiana.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Ottawa, Peru and Oglesby around 6:45 am, and is anticipated to be in effect until 7:30 am
Hail and heavy winds are anticipated for Dixon, Franklin Grove and Ashton, Illinois until about 8:30 am
Kankakee can see winds of up to 50 miles per hour and hail until about 8:45 am
The NWS confirmed a tornado touched down in south Naperville Saturday morning. Snapped trees and minor roof damage reported.
Strong storms were moving eastward into northwest Indiana at about 8:40 am. The storms are producing heavy rainfall, which could result in flash flooding through 10 am
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Aurora, Oswego and Batavia until 10 am,
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