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Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
Wednesday February 8th, 2023 :: 02:03 p.m. CST

Alert

Wind Advisory until 06:00PM Thursday

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with occasional gusts up to to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Illinois, Kankakee, Livingston, Iroquois and Ford Counties. In Indiana, Lake IN, Porter, Newton, Jasper and Benton Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM CST to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest gusts are expected near the highway 24 corridor.

* AFFECTED AREAS: KANKAKEE ... LIVINGSTON ... IROQUOIS ... FORD ... LAKE ... PORTER ... NEWTON ... JASPER ... BENTON

Instructions:

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Address/Location
Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
844 W Lincoln St
Pontiac, IL 61764

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-844-0911

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible 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:
Wind Advisory

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