LIVE BLOG: Tornado Warnings issued as severe weather moves into Chicago area

Several Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for the entire area have been issued. Winds in the area have topped over 80 mph. Stay inside if you can.

This is the view from my backyard excuse my screaming… #derecho #chicagoderecho #chicago #chicagostorm #wind @WGNNews @chicagotribune @Suntimes @nbcchicago pic.twitter.com/YZvLZaOHps

Storm damage in Lincoln Square, courtesy Chris Szuberla. Likely 80+ mph gusts #ilwx #inwx @WGNNews @MikeJanssenWX @MikeHamernik @MorganKolkmeyer @NWSChicago pic.twitter.com/dRHu0jhnTY

**Multiple Roadways Impassable** Do not approach any downed wires. If driving be cautious of trees down or other debris blocking the roadway.

A fallen tree is blocking the Wilson Ave. exit off of Lake Shore Drive. ⁦@WGNNews⁩ pic.twitter.com/mniOqXJMui

My tree just collapsed on to this van a minute after receiving a tornado warning alert on my phone. Wrightwood in Lincoln Park. #chicagotornado #chicago #chicagoweather @WGNNews @nbcchicago @ABC7Chicago @cbschicago @chicagotribune pic.twitter.com/5nJN9435Nf

Tornado Warning ⚠️ for parts of DuPage and Cook Counties until 4:30. Seek Shelter now pic.twitter.com/mnp1IjnSJx

Tornado Warning ⚠️ for parts of Lake (IL) and Mchenry until 4:45. Seek shelter now pic.twitter.com/a8XyTPeTDt

A Severe Thunderstorm WARNING has been issued for Lake, Porter, Newton & Jasper County, IN. #inwx https://t.co/DIwxyUJSvE

UPDATE 3:22 PM CDT: Our radar is confirming a tornado debris signature near Lisbon on the Grundy/Kendall County line. #ilwx

⚠️ Tornado Warning until 3:45 for parts of DeKalb, Lasalle, Kendall, Kane (RED BOX). Seek shelter now. pic.twitter.com/x0xZkaRoTP

People in western McHenry County need to be especially vigilant. Storms that have prompted tornado warnings in counties just to the west are quickly approaching. #ilwx pic.twitter.com/IA6pOBk3gC

Reminder- Semis not safe driving in these types of winds. Be aware if you’re in one or driving along side one

⚠️ Cook, Lake (IL), DuPage, Kankakee, Will Counties now included in Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 3:45. All threats possible including 80mph wind pic.twitter.com/IU0pn96gPX

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been cancelled for the following western counties of the Chicago area: Boone, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, Ogle and Winnebago…a few thunderstorms and occasional damaging high winds 55 to 65 mph may continue for the next hour or two in this area, but the actual Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been cancelled.

DuPage County- Wayne- tree down, West Chicago DuPage County Airport tree down on car

St. Charles Near Timbers Trail and Rt. 31 14 inch diameter tree split in half dropping power lines to the ground

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Source: https://wgntv.com/weather/enhanced-threat-of-severe-thunderstorms-across-the-chicago-area-this-monday-afternoon/

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