Wind Warning This Thursday: Watch Out for Gusts Up to 50 mph

A wind advisory is coming our way this Thursday, starting at 10 a. m. and lasting until 10 p. m. for parts of north central and northwest Illinois. The National Weather Service expects west winds between 25 to 35 mph, with gusts blowing as fast as 50 mph. These strong winds can cause a lot of trouble, like blowing around unsecured objects, such as Halloween decorations and tree limbs. There's also a risk of power outages. Don't forget, Thursday isn't just going to be windy, but there's also a chance of showers throughout the day. As for temperatures, expect them to hit the mid-60s, but they'll drop to the low 50s later. As of this morning, O'Hare International Airport is experiencing light rain at 63 degrees. Further south, at Midway Airport, the conditions are overcast with a temperature of 64 degrees.