Strong winds tear roof off suburban Chicago high school, classes canceled

NILES, Ill. - A special education high school in Chicago's northwest suburbs canceled classes Friday after strong winds tore off the building’s roof.

What we know:

Walsh Academy, located at 6935 West Touhy Avenue, reported that part of its roof was stripped off during high winds.

In a statement, the school said it is closed "due to weather-related damage" and that the "safety of our students and staff is our priority."

No injuries were reported.

What we don't know:

It remains unclear if classes will resume on Monday.

What's next:

School officials said they will provide updates as "we assess the situation."

A high wind warning is in effect for the Chicago area until 4 p.m., with wind gusts possibly reaching up to 60 mph.