High Wind Warning until 11:00AM Saturday
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...Sangamon, Christian and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM CDT this morning.
* 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: SANGAMON ... CHRISTIAN ... SHELBY
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
Shelby County Emergency Management Agency
315 East Main Street
Shelbyville, IL 62565
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 217-774-1499
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP SHELBYEMA followed by your message, to 888777
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