Severe Weather to Blame for Power Outages in New Lenox

By AMIE SCHAENZER (Patch Staff)

A nasty mix of freezing rain and wind is contributing to power outages in New Lenox Monday.

ComEd crews were responding to reports of power outages throughout the Chicago area. Most towns in the area reported small pockets of outages while others have been harder hit. In New Lenox, over 400 ComEd customers were without power Monday afternoon, according to ComEd’s map. ComEd predicted the power would be restored by 11 p.m.

• You can check out the Outage Map on the ComEd website or get more information on how to report an outage at your home or workplace.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning through 6 p.m. tonight. Freezing rain is expected through this afternoon before eventually slowing to rain, according to the National Weather Service.

Wind gusts as high as 50 mph could result in a heightened risk for power outages wherever ice has accumulated on power lines and tree limbs. A high wind warning is in effect until 7 p.m.

A lakeshore flood warning is in effect until midnight, and flood advisories have been issued for all of the region’s major rivers and waterways.

Check out the current status of power outages on this interactive map.