A wind advisory is in effect until 9 p.m. Wednesday for portions of northeast, central, north-central and east-central Illinois and northwest Indiana, National Weather Service officials said.
Officials warn winds coming from the west are expected to be between 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
Officials said gusty winds are expected to blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations and tree limbs. Officials warn areas may experience power outages as well as difficult driving conditions on north to south roadways.
During Wednesday, officials said there may be sporadic wind gusts in the area between 55 to 60 mph.
Current afternoon conditions at O’Hare International Airport are overcast and breezy at 33 degrees. Farther south at Midway Airport conditions are light snow and breezy at 34 degrees.
Snow showers are likely Wednesday with windy conditions into the night. Thanksgiving Day is expected to be mostly sunny with temperatures in the mid-30s.
