More severe storms, damaging winds may hit south suburbs; over 142,000 still without power in Chicago area

After the south suburbs were rocked by at least three tornadoes Tuesday, additional severe weather could hit the area as over 142,000 ComEd customers remain without power Wednesday morning. A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect for Joliet, Kankakee, DeKalb until 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. S

Tropical storm Chan-hom is moving westward after hitting the greater Tokyo region

Tropical storm Chan-hom moved westward Wednesday after making landfall in the greater Tokyo region the night before, knocking down trees and leaving thousands of homes without power. Five people suffered minor injuries.

Tropical storm hits Tokyo area, leaving thousands without power before moving west  Toronto Star

Tropical storm Chan-hom is moving westward after hitting the greater Tokyo region

Tropical storm hits Tokyo area, leaving thousands without power before moving west  AP News

The storms brought torrential rain and extreme winds, with a 99 mph (159 kph) gust recordedChicago and parts of the wider Midwest were hit by severe storms on Tuesday, leaving more than 500,000 customers without power, grounding flights and causing widespread damage across Illinois and north-western Indiana.Power outag

More than 1 million customers were without power in four states as storms with winds gusting more than 80 mph tore down trees and power lines.

Severe storms with up to 99 mph winds sweep Chicago area, downing trees and power lines  Chicago Tribune