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A wicked line of storms barreled into the Windy City with frequent lightning, vicious winds and heavy rain.

Lightning strikes Willis tower repeatedly (WOW!)


Dalia Ibrahim
Digital Reporter

Tuesday, July 1, 2014, 3:29 PM -


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Who says lightning doesn't strike the same place twice? 

Lightning struck the Willis Tower in Chicago several times Monday night. 

A wicked line of storms barreled into the Windy City with frequent lightning, vicious winds and heavy rain. In fact, Chicago O'Hare Airport set a record for daily rainfall -- with 66 mm of rain Monday. 

These storms are part of the same system that currently triggering tornado warnings in eastern Canada and Quebec.


RELATED: Four things to know about Ontario, Quebec's severe storms.


BELOW: Learn more about the science behind thunder and lightning.

With files from CNN

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