Where are severe thunderstorm warnings in place?
SEVERE weather warnings have been issued across parts of the US amid a fresh surge of thunderstorms. It follows reports of heavy rain, damaging winds and tornados on Sunday night. According to The National Weather Service, severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for several Chicago area counties. They include:  Cook  Kane  Kankakee  Kendall  Grundy  McHenry  Will  Lake  Porter  It follows a spell of severe weather that has taken place across Chicago over the weekend which has seen hail and heavy rain lead to flash flooding. Reuters reports that it has already left over 34,000 customers without power on Sunday night according to the Chicago-area utility Commonwealth Edisons (ComEd) website. The data showed more than 14,000 customers were without power in the DuPage County alone in Illinois, while over 13,000 customers were in the dark in the Cook County. A thunderstorm warning means current storm conditions can turn worse, including heavy rain and strong winds. These warnings are normally issued by National Weather Service who keep an eye on forecasts and climate data around the country. Once they issue a storm warning it means potentially dangerous weather is imminent. A Tornado warning has also come into effect in other parts of the country as the severe weather takes hold. They include: Will County, Illinois and Lake, Jasper, Newton and Porter counties in Indiana. It comes as a large tornado was reported in southern DuPage County, by local storm spotters around 11:10 p.m. Sunday. The National Weather Service is expected to confirm its strength and path on Monday. The 2020 tornado season claimed the lives of 76 individuals and injured hundreds more. If you do become aware of a tornado warning your area you are advised to take shelter immediately. Fury as dog meat festival begins in China with 5,000 to be eaten in 10 days Latest STORM CRASH Eight girls on trip for abused kids killed with dad & baby in 15-vehicle wreck  The lowest level of your home such as a basement is the best place to do so. If this is not an option, take cover in a windowless room such as a bathroom, closet, interior hallway or under a heavy piece of furniture.