No Serious Damage Reported From Tuesday Night's Storm

Despite the strong winds and a funnel cloud being spotted over on Tuesday night, no structural damage was reported, according to city officials.

The city’s Department of Public Works received about 50 service requests for damage to trees, according to a news release from the city of Naperville.

In addition to the damaged trees, the city reported that there were six separate power outages, with a total of 826 customers out of approximately 58,000 affected. The majority of the power outages were in the River Road area south of Sunnybrook Drive and north of Aurora Avenue, according to the city’s news release. The city reported that power was restored to customers by Wednesday morning.

“Severe weather can strike anywhere at any time, with little warning,” said Community Relations Manager Nadja Lalvani in the news release. “This is an excellent opportunity for families to review their plans for when severe weather strikes.”

The city suggests that families review emergency plans and check the contents of a disaster supply kit, Lalvani said in the news release.

Residents should also be sure to tune in to a preferred media outlet, a NOAA Weather Radio or the National Weather Service website residents should tune in to their preferred local media outlet, NOAA Weather Radio and the National Weather Service website  for the latest weather updates, according to the news release.

The National Weather Service said there is a 30 percent chance of rain Wednesday this afternoon and a 50 percent chance this evening. The forecast for the weekend, however, is sunny and clear.

The city has produced an Emergency Preparedness Guide to assist residents in creating a plan. A copy of this document is available on the city’s website at www.naperville.il.us/emergencyprepguide.aspx. More information on how to prepare for severe weather is available at www.naperville.il.us/severestormweek.aspx and www.weather.gov/os/severeweather/index.shtml.