Winds Could Gust To 55 MPH Thursday Night, Friday In Chicago Area
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By Andrea Earnest
Published on March 11, 2026.
High temperatures are expected throughout the weekend, with temperatures expected to remain mostly in the upper 40s, although some parts of the Chicago area may even see snowfallfall on Wednesday, although no snow is expected. On Thursday, "strong to potentially damaging non-thunderstorm winds" are expected, with gusts expected to exceed 55 mph. The strongest winds will occur north of Interstate 80. These winds could cause power outages and tree damage, leading to potentially hazardous driving. The weather service also noted a 50 percent chance of showers on Thursday night, with winds potentially exceeding 45 mph.
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