High Wind Warning until 11:00AM Saturday
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...McLean, De Witt, Piatt, Champaign, Vermilion, Douglas, Coles and Edgar Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 AM CDT this morning. For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will cause damage to trees and power lines, with sporadic power outages likely. Additionally, travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along East- West oriented roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...showers and thunderstorms will accompany the windy conditions, and may locally enhance winds.
* AFFECTED AREAS: MCLEAN ... DE WITT ... PIATT ... CHAMPAIGN ... VERMILION ... DOUGLAS ... COLES ... EDGAR
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
Vermilion County Emergency Management Agency
201 N Vermilion St
Danville, IL 61832
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 217-443-6011
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- High Wind Warning