Chicago area, storms and Flash flood warning
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Storms and clouds will keep Chicago slightly cooler through tomorrow, but steamy 90s return Sunday through Tuesday.
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Funnel clouds were reported Friday morning in Illinois and there was a Flood Warning for parts of the Chicago area into the evening.
A tornado watch was still in effect until 11 p.m. Friday for Cook County and northern Illinois, but the severe weather mainly stayed northwest of the Chicago area thanks to a line of cool, dense air that broke the storms up.
A line of fast-moving storms prompted severe thunderstorm warnings in the Chicago area and ground stops at O'Hare and Midway airports. There were also reports of storm damage.
Roadways across parts of the Chicago area were flooded Friday afternoon as slow-moving storms dumped heavy rain on the region, leading to dangerous situations for many drivers.
A natural gas line exploded in Berwyn, Illinois, on Thursday afternoon after strong storms swept through the Chicago area. The fire burned for hours after several explosions happened in succession. The blasts caused damage to the area,
Storm gave a positive indication for narcotics when sniffing the exterior of the vehicle, prompting a search by DEA agents that uncovered approximately 60 kg of suspected cocaine, as well as cash. The cocaine is estimated to be worth $1 million, Chicago Ridge police said.