High Wind Warning Issued for Eastern Iowa, Northwest Illinois, and Northeast Missouri

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of the tri-state area. The alert was issued on the morning of March 15 and remains in effect until Monday morning.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following regions:

• Iowa: Buchanan, Delaware, Dubuque, Benton, Linn, Jones, Jackson, Iowa, Johnson, Cedar, Clinton, Muscatine, Scott, Keokuk, Washington, Louisa, Jefferson, Henry, Des Moines, Van Buren, and Lee counties.
• Illinois: Rock Island, Mercer, Henderson, and Warren counties.
• Missouri: Scotland and Clark counties.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to take the following precautions:

• Remain in the lower levels of your home and stay away from windows during the windstorm.
• Watch for falling debris and tree limbs.
• Use extreme caution if you must drive, as travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
• Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages as damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.

Expected Conditions

• Wind Speed: Sustained northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph.
• Wind Gusts: Peak gusts between 50 and 60 mph are expected.
• Impacts: Damaging winds are expected to blow down trees and power lines, leading to widespread power outages and hazardous travel conditions.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning is effective starting at 4:00 PM CDT on Sunday, March 15. The warning is scheduled to remain in effect through 10:00 AM CDT on Monday, March 16.