Downed trees, power outages stretch across NWI after Monday’s storms
- Posted on July 28, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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In brief
Northwestern Indiana experienced severe weather disruptions Monday as successive thunderstorms battered Lake and Porter counties with destructive winds. The Indiana Dunes State Park in Chesterton sustained particularly heavy damage with numerous fallen trees affecting the area. Emergency responders documented widespread power outages throughout the region, though fortunately no casualties were reported. Local authorities continue assessing infrastructure damage and restoration efforts remain ongoing as communities recover from the severe weather event.
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Downed trees, power outages stretch across NWI after Monday’s storms
Lake and Porter counties were hit hard by two back-to-back storms Monday afternoon that resulted in a lot of wind damage, most notably at the Indiana Dunes State Park in Chesterton, but no reported injuries or fatalities, officials said.
