Headline:
High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 8:57PM CDT until March 13 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 6:57pm
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and 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 windstorm. Watch for falling debris and
tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
Area Description:
Winnebago; Boone; McHenry; Lake; Ogle; Lee; De Kalb; Kane; DuPage; La Salle; Kendall; Grundy; 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