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id: 9218213442
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-09 14:29 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 14:29 CST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Report says ocean current nears collapse, could alter Chicago weather

CBS Chicago reported that an ocean current is on the verge of collapse, which it said could change Chicago weather for 1,000 years.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/chicago/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [CBS Chicago](https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/an-ocean-current-is-on-the-verge-of-collapse-it-could-change-chicago-weather-for-1000-years/), 2026-11-09 14:29 CST: An ocean current is on the verge of collapse. It could change Chicago weather for 1,000 years

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