NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 11, 2026Miami-Dade
Severe storms cause power outages for over 500,000 residents in Chicago and Indiana
Severe storms featuring heavy rain and high winds have caused power outages for more than 500,000 people across the Chicago area and northwest Indiana. The outages occurred on Tuesday as the weather system moved through the region.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – EspañolWhy It Matters
Over half a million residents are currently without electricity, impacting daily services and safety in the affected Illinois and Indiana communities.
Key Facts
- More than 500,000 people are without electricity.
- The power outages occurred on Tuesday.
- The affected regions include the Chicago area and northwest Indiana.
- The outages were caused by severe storms, including heavy rain and high wind gusts.
Who's Mentioned
personJavid Jenkins“Resident of Homewood, Illinois, affected by power outages.”other128“Wind speed in km/h recorded in various locations.”other159“Wind speed in km/h recorded in Gary, Indiana.”personKerry Hourigan“Resident of Tinley Park, Illinois, reporting property damage.”organizationNational Weather Service“Provided meteorological data and storm classification.”other5,25“Centimeters of rain recorded in Dayton, Ohio.”organizationpoweroutage.us“Source for power outage statistics.”other80“Wind speed in mph recorded in various locations.”personMike DeWine“Governor of Ohio providing updates on storm impacts.”other2,07“Inches of rain recorded in Dayton, Ohio.”locationIndiana“State where northwest regions experienced power outages.”locationChicago“Primary location affected by power outages.”organizationAP“Associated Press news agency reporting the event.”other99“Wind speed in mph recorded in Gary, Indiana.”other25“Years the resident lived in their home.”