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Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
Thursday March 13th, 2025 :: 03:41 a.m. CDT

Alert

Wind Advisory until 01:00AM Saturday

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Livingston, Boone, De Kalb, La Salle, Lee, Ogle, Winnebago, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, and McHenry Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from noon Friday to 1 AM CDT Saturday. For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WINNEBAGO ... BOONE ... MCHENRY ... OGLE ... LEE ... DE KALB ... KANE ... LA SALLE ... KENDALL ... GRUNDY ... LIVINGSTON

Instructions:

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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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