High Wind Warning Issued for Portions of Eastern Iowa and Northwest Illinois

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of the region. This warning is preceded by a Wind Advisory. The High Wind Warning is specifically in effect from 4:00 AM to 3:00 PM CDT Friday, March 13.

Affected Areas

The alert covers portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central Iowa. Affected counties include:

• Iowa: Jackson, Clinton, Muscatine, and Scott.
• Illinois: Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Carroll, Whiteside, Rock Island, Henry, Bureau, Putnam, and Mercer.

Expected Conditions

• Wind Advisory Period: Southwest winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
• High Wind Warning Period: West winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts increasing up to 60 mph.
• Impacts: Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down, and a few power outages may result.

Timeline

• Wind Advisory: Effective from 10:00 PM Thursday, March 12, to 4:00 AM CDT Friday, March 13.
• High Wind Warning: Effective from 4:00 AM to 3:00 PM CDT Friday, March 13.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use extra caution if you must drive, as winds this strong can make operating a vehicle difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles. Ensure all outdoor objects are secured.