Strong winds tore part of the roof off Walsh Academy in Niles Friday, forcing a campus closure and prompting inspections; no injuries were reported.

High Wind Warning in effect through 4 PM Friday with gusts to 60 mph. Expect gusty commutes, possible power outages, and a weekend that swings from storms to snow.

Cold, gusty weather meets Chicago’s river‑dyeing and downtown St. Patrick’s parade Saturday; here’s the local forecast and what to pack.

Mostly clear today; a High Wind Watch arrives late Thursday with gusts up to 60 mph possible Friday.

NWS warned of tennis‑ball‑size hail and 60 mph gusts across southwestern Kankakee County Tuesday evening, with warnings affecting several small towns until 6 p.m.

Dense fog this morning and a volatile severe‑storm threat late Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Large hail, damaging winds and localized flooding are possible.

Warm Monday gives way to a severe-storm risk Tuesday with possible hail, damaging winds and heavy rain.

Mostly sunny and mild today with gusty southwest winds. A stronger storm could bring heavy rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday.

Light rain and fog this morning give way to gusty showers and thunderstorms before 2 p.m.; a cold front will drop temps into the 40s.

Dense fog blankets Chicago Friday morning; advisory until 10 a.m. CST with warmer air and storms expected later in the day.

Dense fog cuts morning visibility across Chicago; showers tonight and a warm surge arrive Friday.

Cloudy and near-freezing this morning in Chicago. Isolated showers early; rain likely late Wednesday night into Thursday and a warm surge Friday.

Sunny and breezy today with highs near 40°F. Low chance of spotty freezing rain late Monday night outside the lakefront; heavier rain and storms likely midweek into Friday.