Headline:
High Wind Warning issued March 15 at 3:29PM CDT until March 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 1:29pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Ford and Iroquois Counties. In Indiana,
Benton, Jasper, and Newton Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines, and
may result in localized power outages. Travel will be difficult,
especially along west-to-east oriented roadways.
Instruction:
Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must
drive.
Area Description:
Iroquois; Ford; Newton; Jasper; Benton
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov