High Wind Warning Issued for Northeast Illinois and Northwest Indiana Through Friday Afternoon

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a High Wind Warning (HWW) for portions of northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. The warning was issued on March 12 at 11:28 AM CDT in response to expected severe wind conditions.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions:

• Illinois: McHenry, Lake, Kane, DuPage, Kendall, Kankakee, Northern Cook, Central Cook, Southern Cook, Northern Will, Southern Will, and Eastern Will counties.
• Indiana: Lake, Porter, Newton, and Jasper counties.

Expected Conditions

• Wind Speed: Southwest winds between 25 to 35 mph are anticipated.
• Wind Gusts: Peak gusts are expected to reach up to 60 mph.
• Impacts: Damaging winds are likely to blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible across the affected region. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:

• Avoid windows during the windstorm to prevent injury from potential breakage.
• Watch for falling debris and tree limbs while outdoors.
• Use extreme caution if you must drive during the warning period.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning is scheduled to go into effect at 1:00 AM CDT on Friday, March 13. The alert is currently set to expire at 4:00 PM CDT on Friday afternoon.