Strong storms possible in Chicago area Tue. evening
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Downed trees were scattered across roads and thousands were without power after a line of destructive storms hit the city.
Steady, heavy rain, gusty winds and even low visibility were all expected to last through the morning commute.
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FOX 32 Chicago on MSNChicago weather: Wet, windy and cool todayRain and thunderstorms are moving through the Chicago area today with cooler temps and a risk of severe storms south of I-80.
Friday was the first time the city had seen a dust storm since May 10, 1934, which was during the first wave of the Dust Bowl. Friday's storm was carrying dust picked up from farms in central Illinois,
An outbreak of severe weather spawned numerous thunderstorm warnings and wind gusts in excess of 70 miles per hour in some locations.
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FOX 32 Chicago on MSNDust storm sweeps over Chicagoland, severe weather possibleThe Chicago area was bracing for another round of severe storms Friday — less than 24 hours after powerful storms ripped across the region.