WWUS73 KLOT 160223 NPWLOT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 823 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 /O.CON.KLOT.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-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 823 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South to southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph likely. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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/o3c81 |