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Intense winds ripped through portions of the Chicago area Saturday, tearing the roof off a suburban apartment building and causing power outages for more than 30,000 people.

Intense winds ripped through portions of the Chicago area Saturday, tearing the roof off a suburban apartment building and causing power outages for more than 30,000 people.

A high wind warning was allowed to expire at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Chicago area, but not before some remarkable gusts were recorded at sites across the region.

NBC Chicago Meteorologist Paul Deanno has the latest forecast for the Chicago area.

Gusty winds took aim at the Chicago area on Wednesday night, causing damage and sending residents searching for cover. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter has more.

As wind gusts continue to intensify in the Chicago area, thousands of ComEd customers are without power late Wednesday night.

Chicago has seen record-breaking warm weather this December, along with strong winds on Wednesday. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.

Gusty and dangerous winds are expected to hammer the Chicago area Wednesday night and into Thursday morning, with advisories and warnings issued for communities throughout the region.

The Chicago area is under a High Wind Warning tonight and early Thursday for winds up to 60+ mph. NBC 5’s Paul Deanno has a forecast update.

Saturday promises to be a blustery and chilly day in the Chicago area, with gusty winds in the morning and clearing skies as the day moves along.

Wind Advisory in effect until 3 pm with gusts as high as 55 mph.

Strong winds caused major damage in parts of the Chicago area overnight into Thursday morning.

Wednesday brought plenty of warm temperatures to the Chicago area, but it also brought incredibly gusty winds, with some gusts in excess of 50 miles per hour reported. According to the National Weather Service, the top recorded wind speed Wednesday was registered at Valparaiso Airport in Indiana, with a gust of 52 miles per hour topping the scales. In Chicago,…

Brant Miller