Windy Wednesday in Chicago with rain changing to snow
Rain across the Chicago area is changing over to snow late Wednesday afternoon and evening, as temperatures start to take a tumble. Winds are also picking up with gusts as high as 45 mph.   Wednesday morning temperatures start in the 50s and gradually fall into the 30s in the afternoon as the winds pick up.
Forecasters warn of ‘hazardous travel' in the Chicago area Wednesday
Chicago-area commuters are being warned of the potential for “hazardous travel” as snow and gusty winds hit the area Wednesday afternoon.
Downpours and thunder, snow coming to Chicago this week
A classic springtime storm will pack high winds and snowfall in the Plains and Midwest, resulting in blizzard conditions for some areas early this week. Follow wildfire updates in North and South Carolina, where blazes erupted over the weekend. The largest stemmed from a forest fire near Myrtle Beach.
Forecast of rain, thunder across Chicago area brings warnings of flooding
Showers across parts of Cook County, northern Illinois and parts of northwest Indiana overnight Monday through Wednesday could cause river levels to rise and bring flooding to low-lying areas, the National Weather Service said.
Thunderstorms, snow both in Chicago forecast in coming days
The old saying ‘March comes in like a lion’ could apply to Chicago’s forecast, which includes chances for both thunderstorms and snow in coming days.
Chicago weather: Heavy rain, thunderstorms and snow are in the forecast this week
An unusually powerful March storm is trekking across the country with a wide range of hazards, from strong winds that could set off blizzard conditions and dust storms to severe thunderstorms that could produce tornadoes.
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