Headline:
High Wind Warning issued March 15 at 10:32AM CDT until March 16 at 10:00AM 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...Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, east
central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM 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:
Buchanan; Delaware; Dubuque; Benton; Linn; Jones; Jackson; Iowa; Johnson; Cedar; Clinton; Muscatine; Scott; Keokuk; Washington; Louisa; Jefferson; Henry; Des Moines; Van Buren; Lee; Rock Island; Mercer; Henderson; Warren; Scotland; Clark
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov