Thursday could potentially be an intense weather day across the Chicago area, as ferocious winds could cause downed tree branches and even travel concerns while rain and snow batter the region.
Strong winds will start to impact the area in the morning hours, with a wind advisory going into effect in the far southern suburbs and in northwest Indiana.
Sustained winds of 25-to-35 miles per hour are possible throughout the area, but the strongest gusts will likely occur in the advised areas, with gusts in excess of 50-to-60 miles per hour possible.Travel will be difficult on north-south roads, especially for high-profile vehicles, throughout the day Thursday.
In addition to the violent winds, showers and even isolated thunderstorms are possible in the morning hours as they swirl around an area of low pressure. Rainfall could be heavy at times, significantly impacting the morning commute.Winds will begin to shift out of the south, though they will still maintain their ferocity, with sustained speeds of 30-to-40 miles per hour in areas covered by the wind advisory.
The city’s southern suburbs could still see rain, but fierce winds will be the predominant story as the day goes on, according to forecast models.Wind gusts in excess of 40 miles per hour will still be possible for most of the area, with areas south of Interstate 80 seeing the worst of the dangerous conditions.
Wind speeds should begin to diminish late into the evening, with the advisory ending after dark, according to the National Weather Service.
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