Severe Storms with Tornadoes Expected to Sweep Chicago Area on Tuesday

A powerful line of thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes and destructive winds is expected to move across the Chicago metropolitan area on Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service warned. The storm system is anticipated to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potentially life-threatening tornadoes to dozens of communities across the region, including Joliet, Naperville, Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, and Chicago. The storms are forecast to move east at a speed of 48 to 55 mph, with the first tornado warning in effect until mid-morning for northwestern Will County, southeastern DuPage County, and southwestern Cook County. A second warning is expected to cover northeastern DuPage and east central Cook counties through 11:15 a.m.