Wind gusts in excess of 60 miles per hour wreaked havoc across the Chicago area on Thursday, with thousands of residents losing power and tree damage reported in numerous communities across the region.
In addition, residents were being warned to stay in the lower-levels of their homes, and to avoid windows as the wind gusts whipped across the area.
The gusty winds are occurring as a result of a cold front that moved through the area Wednesday, with high winds and cooler temperatures being left behind in its wake. A high wind warning was issued by the National Weather Service, with gusts of nearly 60 miles per hour reported in several locations, including at Chicago’s Midway Airport.
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