CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Strong winds were forecast for the Chicago area on Tuesday, with gusts a 50 mph possible.
The strongest winds were expected between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m., the National Weather Service said. Westward winds could increase to 20 or 35 mph, and gusts could reach up to 40 or 50 mph.
Winds will increase to 20-35 mph w/gusts of 40-50 mph this afternoon & continue this evening, strongest winds will be 2-9 pm. #ILWX #INWX pic.twitter.com/nG1DMiqwEd
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago)
January 8, 2019 A strong cold front crossing the area Tuesday morning will usher in strong west to northwest winds late Tuesday morning into the evening. Expect wind gusts of 40 to as high as 50 mph during this time. pic.twitter.com/MxdY7KUgWO
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago)
January 7, 2019 The wind advisory is in effect from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, and covers Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake and several other northeaster Illinois counties.
The gusts could result “in difficult travel for high profile vehicles, minor tree damage, and possibly sporadic power outages,” the weather service said.
“Winds will only gradually subside Tuesday night, with gusts still around 30 mph at daybreak Wednesday,” according to the weather service.
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