Headline:
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 9:39AM CDT until March 16 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 7:39am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west
central Illinois.
* WHEN...Until noon CDT today.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. In
addition, blowing and drifting snow will result in snow covered
and slippery roads as well as visibility under a mile at times.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and secure outdoor objects.
Area Description:
Knox; Stark; Peoria; Marshall; Woodford; Fulton; Tazewell; McLean; Schuyler; Mason; Logan; De Witt; Piatt; Champaign; Vermilion; Cass; Menard; Scott; Morgan; Sangamon; Christian; Macon; Moultrie; Douglas; Coles; Edgar; Shelby; Cumberland; Clark; Effingham; Jasper; Crawford; Clay; Richland; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: