Tornado Watch Issued For Chicago Area As City Cleans Up From Damaging Storms

A tornado watch is in effect for the Chicago area through 9 p.m. Thursday, following damaging storms that caused over 5,000 reports of downed trees and power outages affecting nearly 180,000 customers. The National Weather Service warns of potential EF-2 tornadoes, 80 mph winds, hail, and flash flooding, with crews working to restore power and clear streets.