WWUS73 KLOT 152157 NPWLOT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 357 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 /O.CON.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 357 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts to around 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...A line of showers and thunderstorms may result in a short period of even higher wind gusts late this evening. Be alert for severe thunderstorm warnings. Secure any outdoor 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. &&
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