High Wind Warning until 07:00PM Saturday
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...Boone, McHenry, De Kalb, Kane, La Salle and Kendall Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread 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 through noon. Thereafter, gusts up to 55 will continue through sunset.
* AFFECTED AREAS: BOONE ... MCHENRY ... DE KALB ... KANE ... LA SALLE ... KENDALL
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
City of Marseilles
142 Lincoln Street
Marseilles, IL 61341
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-795-2131
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP MARSEILLES 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