High Wind Warning Issued for Henderson and Warren Counties Through Monday Morning
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NOAA issued it on April 1, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Henderson and Warren Counties, with gusts up to 60 mph expected to cause power outages and hazardous travel.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Henderson and Warren Counties, Illinois
- Issued
- April 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Quad Cities
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Henderson and Warren Counties, Illinois.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a High Wind Warning for parts of Illinois. This alert indicates that damaging winds are likely within the specified timeframe, posing a threat to property and travel safety.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following regions in Illinois:
- Henderson County
- Warren County
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and stay away from windows. Be vigilant for falling debris and tree limbs. If travel is necessary, use extreme caution, particularly if operating a high-profile vehicle, as the wind will make driving difficult.
Expected Conditions
Northwest winds are forecast to reach sustained speeds of 30 to 40 mph. Wind gusts may reach up to 60 mph. According to the National Weather Service, these damaging winds are expected to blow down trees and power lines, which will likely result in widespread power outages.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to take effect at 4:00 PM CDT this afternoon, Sunday, March 15. The warning remains in effect until 10:00 AM CDT on Monday, March 16.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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