The fast-moving line of storms was capable of producing destructive winds over 70 miles per hour and potential tornadoes, and was expected to clear the Chicago area and Northwest

A Wind Advisory is an effect for the entire region through 8:00 PM Saturday Night as we were expecting the strong wind gust to stick around for most of the day on Saturday. If you do have any items outdoors, or even the trash cans outside, you will want to keep an eye on them to make sure they do not blow around as we work throughout the day.

A line of strong thunderstorms blowing across the Midwest will hit the Chicago area Friday night, bringing high winds and the possibility of some spin-up tornadoes on the squall line.