Published July 29, 2021 •
Updated on July 29, 2021 at 5:56 am
Severe weather that hit the Chicago area overnight has left thousands without power, leaving crews scrambling to restores service.
Here is the latest information we have on the storms:
5:43 a.m.: Life-Threatening Swim Conditions Expected on Lake Michigan Thursday
The National Weather Service says that life-threatening swim conditions are expected on Lake Michigan Thursday, as a cold front moves its way through the area.
According to a beach hazard statement, waves of 4-to-7 feet and rip currents are expected along the lake in Cook County in Illinois, along with Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties in northwest Indiana, until Friday evening.