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Kevin Birk
Coverage of Kevin Birk in the Nexus archive.
- 70 MPH Wind Gusts Leave Path Of Destruction Through Chicago, With More Storms Ahead
Strong wind gusts exceeding 70 mph caused widespread damage in Chicago, including fallen trees, downed power lines, and flash flooding. The National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm warnings as storms moved through the area, leading to traffic disruptions and canceled events. Additional storms are expected.
- Chicago to face first round of severe storms Wednesday; Joliet issued tornado warning
Chicago is experiencing two rounds of severe storms starting Wednesday, with Joliet under a tornado warning. The storms include wind gusts up to 75 mph, heavy rain, and potential for tornadoes, prompting ComEd to prepare for outages.