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Strong wind gusts exceeding 70 mph caused fallen trees, power lines, shattered windows, and flash flooding across Chicago on Wednesday.
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Who
National Weather Service, Kevin Birk, Princess Shaw
What
Strong wind gusts exceeding 70 mph caused fallen trees, power lines, shattered windows, and flash flooding across Chicago on Wednesday.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:41:59 GMT · 7h 21m ago
Where
Chicago, Illinois, USA ·
Why
A large cold front moved through, fueled by very warm and humid conditions, producing a short yet violent burst of thunderstorms.
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How this affects you
The storms led to significant property damage, widespread power outages, major traffic delays, and hundreds of flight cancellations at O'Hare and Midway airports, with more severe weather including potential tornadoes expected.
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