A high wind warning was in effect for the entire Chicago area Friday, with gusts already clocking in at 60 miles per hour making for potentially dangerous driving conditions for the morning rush hour commute.

While winds are part of everyday life, either weak or strong, wind gusts are usually what’s much more memorable. But what’s the difference? Wind gusts are a brief, sudden increase in wind speed that lasts just a few seconds, standing out from the ...

It is an Impact evening on Friday as wind gusts could reach 40 to 45 mph.