Illinois High Wind Warning - Severe | Effective 06/11/2026 13:00

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued June 11 at 3:00PM CDT until June 11 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 11, 2026 - 1:00pm
Expires: 
June 11, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...A brief period of damaging winds up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Central Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Northern Cook, Northern Will, Southern Cook, and Southern Will Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong and damaging winds associated with dissipating thunderstorms will result in brief period of locally strong winds up to 60 mph.
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: 
Kane; DuPage; Kendall; Grundy; Northern Cook; Central Cook; Southern Cook; Northern Will; Southern Will
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov