Wind advisory issued in Chicago, storms continue Wednesday with possible flooding

A woman walks past a flooded field at Humboldt Park, Monday, May 18, 2020. Thunderstorms are expected to continue moving through the Chicago area into Wednesday, and a wind advisory is in effect. (Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times)

As Tuesday’s thunderstorms cleared in Chicago, a flood warning and wind advisory were issued for the next two days.

A wind advisory was issued until 4 p.m. Wednesday, according to the city’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Winds were expected to reach 30 mph, with gusts of up to 40 to 50 mph, National Weather Service meteorologist Kevin Donofrio said.