Overview

• A severe thunderstorm warning covered much of Chicago and parts of Lake County until 3:30 p.m., prompting ground stops at both airports as of 3:22 p.m.
• Hail struck the Lakeview neighborhood and downtown, where thunderclaps preceded intense rainfall during the 3 p.m. hour.
• In Montgomery, downed trees caused two house fires when they snapped power lines.
• ComEd reported almost 39,000 customers lost electricity as crews began restoration efforts.
• Forecasters say additional heavy rain will persist through Saturday before temperatures climb toward feels-like highs of 110°F under a new heat dome.