Storms Wednesday afternoon that packed winds in excess of 60 mph downed trees and power lines in New Lenox and other southwest suburbs, but apparently resulted in no injuries.
Downed trees are shown Aug. 3, 2022, following a storm that packed winds in excess of 60 mph moved through New Lenox. - Original Credit: Sharon Mahalick
The fast-moving storms did not produce significant rain, but microburst-type winds of 60-70 mph were reported in New Lenox, according to the National Weather Service office in Romeoville.New Lenox resident Sharon Mahalick said the area where she lives, north of U.S. 30 and west of Cedar Road, had several downed trees.Downed trees in New Lenox following a storm that packed winds in excess of 60 mph Wednesday afternoon.
New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann said portions of a couple of subdivisions were without power, but not for an extended period. As of Thursday afternoon, ComEd reported no power outages in the south or southwest suburbs. “We had downed trees and downed wires,” the mayor said Thursday. “Fortunately, there was no residential structural damage and no injuries.”
Public works crews were out Wednesday night clearing downed trees and ComEd worked to restore power, Baldermann said.She said typically when strong storms are headed into the area, her area is unaffected while surrounding suburbs take the brunt.She said she began seeing “large branches flying through the air,” grabbed her 9-year-old son and they headed to the basement to ride it out.
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