⚡ TNW Weather Center Severe Weather & Power Alert
Issued: 3:28 p.m. CDT | Wednesday, July 24, 2025
From the TNW Weather Center and Breaking News Team
On Duty: General Manager Todd Nardone
Visit: TNWweather.com

🚨 Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Aurora & Chicago Until 9:00 p.m. CDT

The National Weather Service continues a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Aurora, Chicago, and surrounding areas in northeastern Illinois, now in effect until 9:00 p.m. CDT.

Counties impacted:

• Kane
• DuPage
• Cook
• Will
• Kendall

Storm threats include:

• Winds exceeding 60 mph
• Frequent lightning
• Hail up to quarter-size
• Heavy rain with rapid urban flooding potential

This system is moving eastward across the metro corridor, impacting rush-hour traffic and vulnerable power infrastructure.

📡 TNW Radar Overview (Graphic in Production)

Aurora: Positioned on the western flank, currently under heavy precipitation bands with embedded hail.
Chicago: Eastern edge now seeing rapidly increasing radar intensity and lightning spikes.

TNW’s forthcoming radar graphic will depict Aurora (left) and Chicago (right), overlaid with ComEd trucks and real-time PowerRD outage markers. “TNW News” will appear clearly across the top, with TNWweather.com prominently placed at the bottom.

💨 Air Quality Update

The Air Quality Index is at Moderate levels (95–100 AQI) due to dust, humidity, and storm-induced particulates.

⚠️ Sensitive groups (e.g. asthma, COPD) are advised to remain indoors with filtered air if available.

⚡ Power Outages – ComEd Regional Status (As of 3:28 p.m.)

Thousands remain without power in the storm’s wake. Active repairs underway.

CountyCustomers AffectedKane (Aurora)2,795DuPage92Cook (Chicago)4,036Will1

🚚 ComEd crews are active across Aurora, Naperville, Elgin, and Oak Lawn. Crews are navigating flooded roads and responding to downed lines.

Outage reports may rise through the evening.

🛑 What You Should Do Now:

• Stay inside and away from windows.
• Avoid downed lines and never drive through floodwaters.
• To report an outage:
  📲 Text OUT to 26633
  ☎️ Call 1-800-334-7661
  🔌 Visit ComEd.com

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“We are tracking every update minute-by-minute, committed to keeping Illinois residents informed and safe during this active severe event.”
– Todd Nardone, General Manager, TNW News LLC