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A riverboat crew member unfurls a flag on the bow while navigating the icy river towards the DuSable Bridge, Jan. 25, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A riverboat crew member unfurls a flag on the bow while navigating the icy river towards the DuSable Bridge, Jan. 25, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
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National Weather Service officials issued a wind advisory for portions of the Chicago area as temperatures are expected to reach 50 degrees with possible wind gusts up to 55 mph.

Officials said southwest winds between 25 to 35 mph are expected in central and northern Cook County as well as DeKalb, Ogle, Winnebago, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties.

The wind advisory will remain in effect from 2 to 6 p.m., officials said.

Officials warned of possible power outages, and unsecured objects including tree limbs blowing around and difficult traveling conditions.

At O’Hare International Airport earlier, morning conditions were a few clouds at 28 degrees. Farther south at Midway Airport it was 30 degrees, officials said.

A high of about 50 degrees was expected Tuesday, with a low of 32 forecast for Tuesday night.