Severe thunderstorm watch issued as Chicago area prepares for powerful storms

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for multiple Chicago-area counties as multiple rounds of showers and storms could impact the area.

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for central Lake County and all of Porter County, and will run through 4:30 p.m.

Storms are continuing to push into northwest Indiana, with wind gusts of up to 70 miles per hour possible…

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