High Wind Warning Issued for Northwest Illinois Counties; Gusts Up to 60 MPH Expected
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A High Wind Warning is in effect for several Illinois counties from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon, with damaging winds likely to cause power outages and hazardous travel.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Northwest 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 Northwest Illinois.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a High Wind Warning for several counties in northwest Illinois. The alert was issued following reports of expected damaging northwest winds that could impact the region starting Sunday evening.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following Illinois counties:
- Bureau
- Putnam
- Carroll
- Henry
- Jo Daviess
- Stephenson
- Whiteside
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 alert for falling debris and tree limbs. If you must drive, use extreme caution, particularly if operating a high-profile vehicle, as travel will be difficult.
Expected Conditions
Northwest winds are forecast to reach sustained speeds of 25 to 35 mph. Wind gusts are expected to peak between 50 and 60 mph. These conditions are likely to blow down trees and power lines, and the National Weather Service indicates that widespread power outages are expected.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective starting at 7:00 PM CDT this evening, Sunday, March 15. The alert is scheduled to remain in effect until 1:00 PM CDT on Monday, March 16.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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