Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Severe Weather Hits Chicago, Milwaukee

Milwaukee and Chicago Storm Reports

"Severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front that pushed through the Midwest on Friday, generating gusty winds in Chicago and hail in Milwaukee.
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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