Introduction
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Part of the roof at Niles Walsh College was blown off by strong winds on Friday.
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The school canceled classes for the day.
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Wind gusts of up to 60 mph are expected.
Niles, sick. – A special education high school in Chicago’s northwest suburbs canceled classes Friday after strong winds blew off the roof of the building.
what we know
Walsh Academy, 6935 West Touhy Ave., reported that part of its roof was blown off in the high winds.
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The school said in a statement that it was closed “due to damage caused by the weather” and that “the safety of our students and staff is our top priority.”
No injuries were reported.
what we don’t know
It’s unclear whether classes will resume on Monday.
what’s next
School officials said they will provide an update “as we evaluate the situation.”
A wind warning is in effect until 4 p.m. for the Chicago area, with gusts possible up to 60 mph.
source
Information in this story comes from Walsh College and the National Weather Service.
