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High winds and snow blanket Chicago area after severe storms and tornado warnings
Residents across the Chicago metropolitan area awoke Monday morning to snow-covered roads, sharply colder temperatures and powerful winds following the rapid passage of a cold front through northeast Illinois overnight. Wind gusts climbed as high as 60 miles per hour in some locations, creating hazardous travel conditions and significantly reducing visibility during the morning commute. Weather officials issued a wind advisory for the entire Chicago area, while a winter weather advi
High winds and snow blanket Chicago area after severe storms and tornado warnings
Residents across the Chicago metropolitan area awoke Monday morning to snow-covered roads, sharply colder temperatures and powerful winds following the rapid passage of a cold front through northeast Illinois overnight. Wind gusts climbed as high as 60 miles per hour in some locations, creating hazardous travel conditions and significantly reducing visibility during the morning commute. Weather officials issued a wind advisory for the entire Chicago area, while a winter weather advi
Rising heat and gusty winds heighten wildfire danger this week
Fire crews throughout California are preparing for increased wildfire danger as hot, dry weather and gusty winds are forecast to arrive later this week. The expected combination of rising temperatures and strong wind gusts on Thursday and Friday is raising alarms among fire officials who are already engaged in active firefighting operations in several parts of the state. With wildfire conditions set to intensify, agencies are urging the public to remain alert and prepared. Two maj
Rising heat and gusty winds heighten wildfire danger this week
Fire crews throughout California are preparing for increased wildfire danger as hot, dry weather and gusty winds are forecast to arrive later this week. The expected combination of rising temperatures and strong wind gusts on Thursday and Friday is raising alarms among fire officials who are already engaged in active firefighting operations in several parts of the state. With wildfire conditions set to intensify, agencies are urging the public to remain alert and prepared. Two maj









