Headline:
High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 11:28AM CDT until March 13 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 9:28am
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines.
Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
Instruction:
Avoid windows during the windstorms. Watch for falling debris and
tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
Area Description:
McHenry; Lake; Kane; DuPage; Kendall; Kankakee; Northern Cook; Central Cook; Southern Cook; Northern Will; Southern Will; Eastern Will; Lake; Porter; Newton; Jasper
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov