Severe Storm Watch in Effect

12 a.m.

A power line is down at Ogden Avenue and Brainard Avenue. An officer there has closed the intersection. Public Works crews in La Grange and La Grange Park are currently focused on clearing roads and driveways. Fallen tree limbs are being pushed into front yards so crews can come by for pick up beginning tomorrow morning. Looks like a large part of La Grange Park from La Grange Road to Brainard Avenue between 31st Street and Woodlawn Avenue is without power.

9:45 p.m.

Calls to the La Grange Fire Department are not being answered. The police department is saying it is getting swamped by phone calls. According to police, they have recieved many calls for fire alarms, downed trees.

"Lot's of everything," according to dispatch.

9:30 p.m.

Patch is getting reports from residents that power is out in areas of La Grange. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Cook County. Winds gusting up to 60 mph were reported, according to the National Weather Service.

A few of the larger storms that are passing through could produce more strong winds, hail and frequent lighting. 

Stay safe La Grange. If you catch a good photo, send it over and we'll put it up on the site!