Wind
Wind, Blowing Snow Could Make For Difficult Driving
Snow and blowing snow to continue until late this morning.
Hot, Sticky And Windy With A High Of 90 Degrees
It’s Bermuda shorts and sunscreen weather, as the high hits a tropical 90 degrees Thursday and a roasting wind prompts an advisory.
Temperatures To Hit 80s, But Rain Chance To Persist
Chicago’s weather will seem like a cross between Seattle and Miami Wednesday, as the temperatures climb to highs that palm trees would like, but the threat of off-and-on rain persists.
Temperature To Climb To 70, But Wind Draws Concerns
The temperature is expected to hit a balmy 70 degrees with sunny skies Wednesday afternoon.
Temperatures To Climb To Upper 60s; Chance Of Afternoon Rain
On Tuesday morning, you might have felt as if you would blow away, as high and chilly winds gusted through the city for a second day. But as the afternoon goes on, temperatures will climb to the mid- to upper 60s.
Mild Conditions Giving Way To Snow, Icy Wind
A day that began with rain and mild temperatures is giving way to cold, snow and blustering winds.
Snowstorm To Slam Chicago Area Thursday
Enjoy the last day of spring in January Wednesday, because within 24 hours, a powerful snowstorm will be clobbering the Chicago area – and it could make for a dangerous commute.
Lake Michigan Turns Brown After Huge Waves Last Week
The high winds that hit the Chicago area last week not only produced Lake Michigan waves of up to 25 feet, but they had an effect on the color of the lake’s water.
High Winds Bring Major Damage, Waves Close Part Of Lakefront Bike Path
The blasting winds resulted in serious damage overnight, from bricks that came crashing down onto parked cars to dangerous electrical fires. Huge waves from the wind also forced the closure of part of Chicago’s Lakefront Bike Path.
Get Ready For Blasting Winds This Afternoon
A blasting wind and high waves will soon arrive in the Chicago area, as a storm system drops down from Manitoba.
Stubborn Rain To Move Out, Chilly Wind To Blow In
Are you sick and tired of the on-again, off-again rain that the Chicago area has been experiencing for the whole past week? If so, you’re in luck. But we hope you like wind.
O’Hare Cancels Flights As Flood Advisory Goes Into Effect
Hail is falling across the Chicagoland area with thunderstorms producing torrential rainfall that could cause some flooding Tuesday night.
Weekend Heat To Bring On Potential For Tornadoes
A warm yet cloudy Saturday will make way for a dramatic Sunday, as a mixture of warm temperatures and heavy wind gusts could produce tornadoes in the Chicago area.
Dangerous Cold, Winds Plague Chicago Area
Only light snow was falling in the immediate Chicago area this morning, but the frigid, windy misery continues.
Wind Blows Roof Off Skyline Stage At Navy Pier
Strong winds blew the entire roof off a Navy Pier stage Saturday afternoon. Nobody was injured.
Winter Weather Cancels More Than 1,600 Chicago Flights
Blustery winds have hit the area and snow continues to fall Sunday, as severe winter weather moving across the Midwest is wreaking havoc for travelers at Chicago’s airports.
Wind Moves Out, Mercury To Plunge
The worst of the wind is over, but Chicagoans are advised to watch out for debris on streets and sidewalks as they make their way to work or school.
More Damaging Winds Sweep In
Another bout of damaging high winds is expected today, as people try to clean up and ComEd crews struggle to get power restored.
Cyclone Winds Close Willis Tower Skydeck
Even tourists who are willing to brave the wind on Tuesday won’t be able to see the views from the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.
Tornado Rips Roof Off House, Devastates Farm In Will County
The roof of a house was ripped off near far southwest suburban Peotone Tuesday morning, possibly because of a tornado.
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