High Wind Warning until 04:00PM
* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 to 65 mph.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Iroquois and Ford Counties. In Indiana, Benton County.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM CST /5 PM EST/ this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will lead to scattered damage, including blown down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be hazardous for high profile vehicles, especially on west to east roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...If this overlaps with snow, visibility will sharply drop as well, potentially to one quarter mile or less.
* AFFECTED AREAS: LIVINGSTON ... IROQUOIS ... FORD ... 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.
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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP VCOM 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