More than 15,000 people remain without power Monday morning after powerful storms with winds as high as 80 miles per hour tore through northwest Indiana Sunday, leaving downed trees and damaged buildings and homes in its path.<\/p>\n
The damage comes as another round of strong-to-severe storms are set to hit Illinois and Indiana Tuesday and Wednesday. <\/p>\n
According to NIPSCO’s latest outage map, approximately 15,700 customers were without power, including in Chesterton, Elkhart, Hebron, La Porte, Michigan City, Plymouth, and Valparaiso. Those numbers were down from nearly 30,000 earlier Monday morning. <\/p>\n
Power outages were significantly lower in Illinois, with less than a dozen reported, according to ComEd.<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n The storms led to tornado warnings and watches across the entire Chicago area, with a brief ground stop issued at O’Hare International Airport. In Porter County in northwest Indiana, a trucker was killed during the storm after his semi-truck and trailer blew onto its side, officials said.<\/p>\n According to the National Weather Service, preliminary reports said another fatality was reported in Elkhart, when winds blew over an Amish buggy. <\/p>\n The severe weather in northwest Indiana comes less than two weeks after an EF-1 tornado in Gary, Indiana, ripped the roof off a school gymnasium. As students return back to classes Monday from spring break, the building remained closed, with school set to be held at the Gary Area Career Center instead.<\/p>\n Both northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana would see dry conditions Monday, though some areas woke up to slight drizzle or light snowflakes, the NBC 5 Storm Team said. <\/p>\n Temperatures Monday were also much cooler, NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Iisha Scott said, with highs in the 40s compared to 70-degree readings Sunday. <\/p>\n Late Tuesday and into Wednesday, another round of storms was set to move in, Scott said, with showers starting around 6 p.m. <\/p>\n Scattered rain would continue overnight, Scott said, with more rain and rumbles of thunder for the Wednesday morning commute. <\/p>\n Severe weather chances increase into the day Wednesday, Scott said, when the entire Chicago area will be at an “enhanced” risk of severe storms, which ranks as level three of five.<\/p>\n At that time, all weather hazards could be at play, Scott said, including damaging winds, heavy downpours, hail, and even tornadoes. <\/p>\n The recent storms in northwest Indiana have left thousands without power and caused significant damage to buildings and homes. As another round of severe storms is expected to hit the area on Tuesday and Wednesday, residents are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. It is essential to stay up-to-date with the latest weather forecasts and warnings to minimize the risk of injury or property damage.<\/p>\n A: According to NIPSCO’s latest outage map, approximately 15,700 customers are without power.<\/p>\n A: The power outages are affecting areas including Chesterton, Elkhart, Hebron, La Porte, Michigan City, Plymouth, and Valparaiso.<\/p>\n A: Yes, there have been two reported fatalities, one in Porter County and another in Elkhart.<\/p>\n A: Another round of storms is expected to hit the area on Tuesday and Wednesday, with severe weather chances increasing into the day on Wednesday.<\/p>\n A: Residents are advised to stay informed, follow evacuation orders if necessary, and take necessary precautions to minimize the risk of injury or property damage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Powerful Storms Leave Thousands Without Power in Northwest Indiana More than 15,000 people remain without power Monday morning after powerful storms with winds as high as 80 miles per hour tore through northwest Indiana Sunday, leaving downed trees and damaged buildings and homes in its path. 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Recent Weather History<\/h3>\n
Next Chance for Severe Weather This Week<\/h2>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
Q: How many people are without power in northwest Indiana?<\/h3>\n
Q: What areas are affected by the power outages?<\/h3>\n
Q: Are there any storm-related fatalities?<\/h3>\n
Q: What is the forecast for the next few days?<\/h3>\n
Q: What can residents do to stay safe during the storms?<\/h3>\n