Full Notification

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts in excess of 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds with gusts up to 65 mph are expected from daybreak to noon. Thereafter, gusts up to 55 will continue through sunset.

* AFFECTED AREAS: GRUNDY ... KANKAKEE ... LIVINGSTON ... IROQUOIS ... FORD ... NORTHERN WILL ... SOUTHERN WILL ... EASTERN WILL ... NEWTON ... JASPER ... BENTON

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.