Chicago weather: High winds, strong storms and possibility of tornadoes this weekend
Severe thunderstorms capable of producing “destructive winds” with gusts of 70 miles per hour or higher is forecasted to move across the area late Friday evening into the early overnight hours.
Wind advisory taking effect in Chicago as severe storms move in Friday night
A wind advisory goes into effect on Friday as gusty winds reach over 45 miles per hour. The fast-moving line of storms will be capable of producing destructive winds over 70 miles per hour and potential tornadoes.
A severe weather outbreak begins Friday. Where storm and tornado risk is highest.
A multiday outbreak of severe weather — including the potential for strong tornadoes — will begin Friday as a strong storm system barrels across the Lower 48. Parts of the Deep South, Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys and even the East Coast will be impacted by severe thunderstorms,
Chicago at risk of tornadoes Friday after near record temperatures
A line of severe thunderstorms, the first extreme weather event of the year, will hit the Chicago area around midnight Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Severe storms expected in Chicago Friday night; wind advisory in effect for potential 70+ mph gusts
A windy and warmer day kicks off Friday in Chicago, but a severe storm threat is expected to develop after dark, bringing with it the possibility for damaging winds.
Tornado, high-end severe storm threat now into part of Michigan in latest update
The Storm Prediction Center has shifted the widespread severe weather threat just a little to the northeast. This puts the very southwest corner of Lower Michigan in the chance of damaging wind gusts and even a strong tornado.
Damaging winds, storms, possibly tornadoes coming tonight to south central Indiana
Damaging straight line winds, large hail and a few tornadoes will all be threats," the National Weather Service said.
What to know about this weekend’s severe weather, risk of ‘significant’ tornado
A “significant” EF2 or higher tornado could spin up with this weekend’s storms, and weather experts are urging residents to be prepared. A large portion of Georgia’s north and western half, including the state’s southwest corner,
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