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          |