Tornado warnings issued for parts of northern Illinois, collar counties

Category: Weather

The National Weather Service issued severe weather warnings for Chicago and surrounding areas, including tornado and flood alerts. Meteorologists and city officials advised residents to prepare for shelter and stay informed about the weather conditions. Climate change is believed to be contributing to the increase in extreme weather events.

Keywords: National Weather Service, severe weather, tornado, flood, climate change

Source: Chicago Tribune

Update At: 7/16/2024

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