Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 14 at 2:00AM CDT until March 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 14, 2026 - 12:00am
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, Eastern Will, and
Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton,
and Porter Counties.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Localized power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles on west to east oriented
roadways.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
Area Description:
Kankakee; Livingston; Iroquois; Ford; Eastern Will; Lake; Porter; Newton; Jasper; Benton
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov