A strong line of storms swept through the Chicago area Wednesday afternoon, knocking down trees and cutting power for thousands.The storms prompted multiple watches and warnings, which have since expired.

A tornado outbreak that swept the Chicago area this week produced at least 11 twisters, and preliminary findings show they were relatively weak, the National Weather Service said Friday.

The Chicago area has felt less of an impact from the Trump administration’s National Weather Service cuts than offices in the Quad Cities and downstate Lincoln.

On Monday, July 15, 2024​, 32 tornadoes touched down in the greater Chicago area alone — including several within the city limits.