“High Wind Warning until 04:00PM” from Willow Springs, Illinois : Nixle

Monday April 27th, 2026 :: 12:50 p.m. CDT

Alert

High Wind Warning until 04:00PM

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...De Kalb, Central Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake IL, McHenry, and Northern Cook Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* 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: MCHENRY ... LAKE ... DE KALB ... KANE ... DUPAGE ... NORTHERN COOK ... CENTRAL COOK

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
Willow Springs, Illinois
1 Village Cir
Willow Springs, IL 60480

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1

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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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