'Outrageous' Chicago winds lead to power outages, toppled tower as 40 mph gusts continue

'Outrageous' Chicago winds lead to power outages, toppled tower as 40 mph gusts continue

Some in the Chicago area overnight were without power after strong winds led to downed tree limbs, with gusts as high as 40 miles per hour expected to continue Monday. The morning winds come following an evening of gusts as high as 50 mph, the National Weather Service said. Winds from the west will increase quickly with a cold front late afternoon/early evening. Gusts of 40 to 50 mph may lead to some downed tree limbs and difficult travel for hi…

Some people in the Chicago area were left without electricity during the night after strong winds caused the fall of tree branches, with gusts of up to 40 mph expected by Monday. Morning winds arrive after a night with gusts of up to 50 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Winds from the west will increase quickly with a cold front late afternoon/early evening. Gusts of 40 to 50 mph may lead to some downed tree limbs and difficult tra…