Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/windpocalypse-bears-down-on-illinois Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter ‘Windpocalypse’ Bears Down on Illinois World Oct 26, 2010 12:58 PM EDT A large storm system is tearing through the Midwest, delaying flights at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and drawing dire nicknames like “Chiclone” and “windpocalypse” and comparisons to a hurricane. This satellite image from NOAA shows the size of the storm: Sustained winds of 35 to 40 mph and gusts up to 60 mph were expected throughout the afternoon, the National Weather Service said. The Weather Channel is tracking storm updates and WBEZ Chicago is also reporting on the fallout. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now
A large storm system is tearing through the Midwest, delaying flights at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and drawing dire nicknames like “Chiclone” and “windpocalypse” and comparisons to a hurricane. This satellite image from NOAA shows the size of the storm: Sustained winds of 35 to 40 mph and gusts up to 60 mph were expected throughout the afternoon, the National Weather Service said. The Weather Channel is tracking storm updates and WBEZ Chicago is also reporting on the fallout. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now