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Severe Weather Continues In Chicago Area

Storms could bring destructive winds, large hail and tornadoes, NWS said.

The National Weather Service warned of storms traveling through the Chicago area Thursday evening, bringing threats of destructive winds, large hail and tornadoes.

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A tornado watch remained in place for the Chicago area until 9 p.m.

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A severe storm warning was in place for southeastern Cook County until 9 p.m., affecting Calumet City, Chicago Heights, Lansing, Harvey, Dolton, Park Forest, Homewood, Matteson, Frankfort and Steger.

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