“High Wind Warning until 09:00PM” from Hamilton County, Illinois Nixle : Nixle

Sunday March 15th, 2026 :: 12:57 p.m. CDT

Alert

High Wind Warning until 09:00PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

* AFFECTED AREAS: JEFFERSON ... WAYNE ... PERRY ... FRANKLIN ... HAMILTON ... JACKSON ... WILLIAMSON ... SALINE ... UNION ... JOHNSON ... PERRY ... BOLLINGER ... CAPE GIRARDEAU

Instructions:

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

Address/Location
Hamilton County, Illinois Nixle
100 S Jackson St
McLeansboro, IL 62859

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-643-3744

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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

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