Severe storms race through Chicago area Friday night; more strong winds ahead on Saturday
After the storms clear out, high winds will remain on Saturday, with a high wind warning in effect from 7 a.m. to noon.
Strong storms in Chicago area prompt severe thunderstorm warnings in some areas
As many as 150 million people in the U.S. face a potential severe weather outbreak in the coming days. Storms will likely reach the Tampa Bay area late Sunday, bringing a marginal risk of severe weather to part of the region.
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.
Another sunny day in Chicago before severe storms on Friday
The warm-up continues with a storm threat on the way for the Chicago area. A sunny and milder day is ahead on Thursday with highs in the 60s. A windy warm-up for Friday with highs in the 70s. A wind advisory has been issued for wind gusts over 40 miles per hour from 4 p.
Forecast: Potentially severe weather approaches Chicagoland
A powerful Meteorological Spring storm system first turned winds southerly, pumping in the warmest temperatures of 2025 so far and the highest readings since last October 30 when the high reached 80 degrees.
Tracking severe storms passing through Chicago area
High winds remain the primary concern for the incoming storms, reaching up to 75 miles per hour. Tornadoes are still a possibility.
Possibly severe storms approach Chicago area as dangerously high winds to persist into Saturday
After a day of near record-high temperatures and sunny skies, the Chicago area is bracing for possibly severe storms and dangerously high winds heading into Saturday. A severe thunderstorm watch is currently in effect for all Illinois counties of the Chicago area until 2 a.
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