Storms pass through Chicago as extreme heat persists

Severe thunderstorms struck northern Illinois, impacting Cook, Lake, Kane, and McHenry counties. The National Weather Service reported wind gusts up to 70 mph and two-inch hail, with lightning identified as the primary hazard. A second round of damaging winds was forecasted for Monday afternoon and evening. Meanwhile, extreme heat persists in the Chicago area, and video footage captured water leaking through the ceiling at O'Hare airport during the intense weather event.