Severe weather threat as storms arrive in Chicago on Wednesday
Strong to possibly severe storms move into the area on Wednesday evening.
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Strong to possibly severe storms move into the area on Wednesday evening.
Clouds gradually clear tonight, with lows dropping in the 20s.
A high wind warning is in effect from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
If you miss this total lunar eclipse, the next visible total lunar eclipse in Chicago will be a year from now in March 2026.
From 8 p.m. Friday until 3 a.m. Saturday, expect the strongest to possibly severe storms to roll through.
Partly cloudy skies continue through the week, until we get to late Friday.
A dry cold front will march through the region on Tuesday, creating cooler air and changing the airflow near the lakefront.
The week ahead looks great, but a front will bring rain by Friday night/Saturday.
The only downside is losing an hour of sleep as we "spring forward" at 2 a.m.
We will "spring forward," meaning our clocks will go forward one hour.
A Wind Advisory was in effect until midnight Wednesday night as winds have been gusting 40 to 50 mph.
A large storm system will bring wind, rain, thunder, and snow to the Chicago area through Wednesday.
In the event of severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and floods, we can't stop these natural disasters from happening, but we can be prepared when they happen.
Rainfall totals could add up to more than 2 inches over the course of those 48 hours.
Rain will be mostly light, though some downpours and thunderstorms are possible, especially south of Chicago.