Severe Expected Likely High Wind Warning High Wind Warning issued April 27 at 12:50PM CDT until April 27 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL Apr 27, 12:50 PM → Apr 27, 4:00 PM WHAT: Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE: De Kalb, Central Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake IL, McHenry, andNorthern Cook Counties. WHEN: Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS: Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,especially for high profile vehicles. + Read More Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Updated: Apr 27, 1:38 PM Source: NWS Alert
Moderate Expected Likely Wind Advisory Wind Advisory issued April 27 at 11:18AM CDT until April 27 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL Apr 27, 12:00 PM → Apr 27, 4:00 PM WHAT: Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mphexpected. WHERE: Portions of north central and northeast Illinois andnorthwest Indiana. WHEN: Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Treelimbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The potential exists for brief localizedgusts up to 55 to 60 mph. + Read More Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Updated: Apr 27, 11:44 AM Source: NWS Alert