ComEd Restoring Power in Wake of Thunderstorms, Second Round of Severe Storms in Three Days

ComEd Restoring Power in Wake of Thunderstorms, Second Round of Severe Storms in Three Days

ComEd crews are working to restore power to more than 370,000 customers in the wake of a dangerous line of thunderstorms that swept through northern Illinois this morning -- just hours after ComEd had completed restoration of service to customers impacted by a severe storm on Sunday. Wind gusts of up to 96 MPH -- and potential tornadoes -- downed trees, power lines and utility poles throughout ComEd’s northern Illinois region. Currently, there are more than 257,000 customers without electric service. Based on current conditions, ComEd estimates that approximately 80% of outages will be restored by noon on Aug. 13 and approximately 99% by 11 p.m. on Aug. 15.