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Strong winds bring dust from storms in southern states to Chicago area
Poor air quality is being observed Saturday for the state and Indiana, and air quality is expected to be at unhealthy levels for everyone, the weather service posted on X.
Chicago weather: After overnight storms, more high winds and mild temps
Following storms sweeping through overnight Friday into early Saturday morning, temperatures are expected to still be mild.
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.
Severe storms, strong winds expected in Chicago over St. Patrick’s Day weekend
A storm could move through the Chicago area Friday night bringing severe weather. Temperatures could reach the 70s during the day. Wind gusts could reach up to 50 mph Saturday with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the 60s for the parade.
Chicago weather: Severe storms move across area Friday night into Saturday
Friday is forecast to be very warm with highs well into the 70s and potentially as high as 80 with wind gusts up to 45 miles-per-hour, ABC7 Accuweather Meteorologist Tracy Butler said. Butler says the severe storms will start moving into the area around 10 p.m. and move out around 3 a.m.
Will severe weather impact Chicago's St. Patrick's Day festivities? Our meteorologist weighs in.
The risk of severe thunderstorms will increase Friday night with an enhanced threat southwest of Chicago between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m., bringing winds of over 70 miles per hour and potential tornadoes.
Restaurants prepare for St. Patrick's Day and severe weather threat
Chicagoans and visitors had an early start to the St. Patrick's Day festivities Friday night, enjoying outdoor spaces at pubs with temperatures nearing 80 degrees.
Chicago weather: Severe storms forecast to bring strong winds to area Friday
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