Tornado Warning Chicago

Chicago Braces for Destructive Storms: Tornado Warning and Severe Weather Alert

Millions in Chicago under threat of tornadoes and severe storms. Find out more about the dangerous weather conditions hitting the city!

Chicago is currently on high alert as a Tornado Watch has been issued, with the Storm Prediction Center upgrading the severe weather threat for northern Illinois, including the city itself. More than 13 million people were under tornado warning or watch alerts, including parts of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Monday night marked the highest severe weather risk for Chicagoland since 2020, with expected widespread wind damage and the possibility of multiple tornadoes. The city is facing fierce winds, heavy rain, and potential floods for the second night in a row. Prior to the alert, the National Weather Service warned of a 'complex of destructive storms' moving into northwest Illinois, emphasizing the importance of being prepared and having multiple ways to receive weather updates. Thousands citywide reported damage after severe overnight storms, with the city experiencing a severe thunderstorm watch and a tornado warning late Sunday into early Monday.