Heavy rains Tuesday bring a National Weather Service Flood Watch and Hazardous Weather Outlook.
The National Weather Service-Chicago Flood Watch for our neck of the woods continues to at least 4 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30. Much of Geneva's southwest side was without power for more than 90 minutes Tuesday night. Much of the power was back on by 9 p.m. Unconfirmed reports said two transformers were out. Strong winds of up to 60 mph might have contributed to the problems. Tuesday's record-setting January warmth was a precursor to severe thunderstorms that became more widespread Tuesday afternoon and evening. Accumulating snow is possible Wednesday. The snow should start after 1 p.m. and temperature will fall to around 26 by 5 p.m. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Because the ground is still frozen in much of the area—with only the top …
G.Ryan
9:12 pm on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Power restored @ approximately 9 pm near Peck Farm area. Contacted the Geneva Police and they indicated 2 transformers had blown. more ›