Severe Weather Hits Chicago, Milwaukee
"Severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front that pushed through the Midwest on Friday, generating gusty winds in Chicago and hail in Milwaukee.
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In Milwaukee, storms downed powerlines and tree branches and damaged the roof of a house. Quarter-sized and half-dollar sized hail fell in Waukesha county as well.
In Chicago, winds gusted to 54 mph at Midway Airport on the west-southwest side of the city. Winds were estimated at 70 to 75 mph throughout Chicagoland, producing extensive reports of tree and car damage throughout the city. Dime to quarter-sized hail was reported throughout the metropolitan area as well."
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