Tornado Warnings and Severe Storms Pummel Chicago Area

WATCH: 10 Tornadoes Reported, Millions Under Threat

Overnight Storms Bring Destruction, Warnings Expire at 1 AM

Prepare for impact as dangerous storms unleash a barrage of tornado warnings across the Chicago area. On Monday evening, the entire region found itself under a tornado watch, with severe storms threatening to unleash their fury.

As the night progressed, at least 10 tornadoes were reported, including destructive twisters touching down near both. The storms brought with them damaging winds and the potential for flash flooding.

By 1 AM Tuesday, the tornado watches and warnings that covered 13 million people across Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin had finally expired, bringing some relief to anxious residents.