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Weather Alert: Tornado Warning in Central Cook County

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall are expected with this storm.

A tornado warning for central Cook County was issued from 4:50 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday.

At 4:50 p.m. A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was spotted over Hillside or Westchester moving east at 25 mph, according to the National Weather Service Chicago.

Affected areas include Maywood, Brookfield, Forest Park, Riverside, North Riverside, Berwyn, Oak Park Lyons, Stickney and Forest View. Broadview, La Grange Park and Berkeley may have also been involved.

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Though the warning has ended, gusty winds and heavy rainfall are still expected with the storm.

Flying debris could be dangerous and mobile homes, roofs, windows and cars may be damaged. Tree damage is likely, NWS reports.

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