After the storms clear out, high winds will remain on Saturday, with a high wind warning in effect from 7 a.m. to noon.
A ine of potentially severe thunderstorms is predicted to arrive after 9 p.m., clearing the area by around 3 a.m.
After a day of near record-high temperatures, the Chicago area saw a very active evening as severe storms sparked tornado and thunderstorm warnings across the area.
The Village of Elburn is investigating reports that two storm sirens failed to activate during severe weather Friday night.
Strong storms swept through the US Midwest, bringing tornado warnings, high winds, and widespread power outages.
Severe storms hit the Chicagoland area overnight, causing stunning damage in suburban Kane and DeKalb counties.
The National Weather Service issued a severe weather warning in Illinois, warning of possible cyclones, tornados and fires.
A wind advisory is in effect for all of SE Wisconsin from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. with gusts up to 50 mph. High temperatures will be near 60, but the wind will keep it from feeling that warm, Baden said.
Wind gusts in excess of 60 miles per hour hammered the Chicago area late Friday and into Saturday morning amid an outbreak of ...