High Wind Warning Illinois | Effective 03/15/2026 08:32

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued March 15 at 10:32AM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 15, 2026 - 8:32am
Expires: 
March 15, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Bureau, Putnam, Carroll, Henry IL, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Whiteside Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction: 
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
Area Description: 
Jo Daviess; Stephenson; Carroll; Whiteside; Henry; Bureau; Putnam
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov