WWUS73 KLOT 150909  NPWLOT    URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE  National Weather Service Chicago IL  309 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021      /O.UPG.KLOT.HW.A.0001.211216T0000Z-211216T1200Z/  /O.NEW.KLOT.HW.W.0001.211216T0000Z-211216T1500Z/  Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-  La Salle-Kendall-Northern Cook-Central Cook-  Including the cities of Rockford, Belvidere, Crystal Lake,   Algonquin, McHenry, Woodstock, Waukegan, Buffalo Grove,   Mundelein, Gurnee, Rochelle, Oregon, Byron, Dixon, DeKalb,   Sycamore, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove,   Lombard, Carol Stream, Ottawa, Streator, La Salle, Mendota,   Marseilles, Oswego, Yorkville, Plano, Evanston, Des Plaines,   Schaumburg, Palatine, Northbrook, Chicago, Cicero, Oak Lawn,   Oak Park, and La Grange  309 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021    ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST  THURSDAY...    * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph    expected.    * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois,    including Chicago and Rockford.    * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday, with the    period most favored for damaging winds being between 8PM and     3AM.    * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are likely to blow down trees and     power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will     be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.    * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure any outdoor decorations, including    holiday decorations, and lighter outdoor furniture. Use caution    when driving in windy conditions, especially on interstates and    open roads.    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...    People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around  trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of  your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if  you must drive.    &&       https://wxn.io/nndjq          |