High Wind Warning Issued for Northwest Illinois Counties Through Monday Afternoon
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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 several Illinois counties, with gusts up to 50 mph expected to cause power outages and travel hazards.
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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 IA IL has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of northwest Illinois. This alert signifies that severe wind conditions are expected, posing a threat to property and travel safety.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following counties in Illinois:
- Bureau
- Putnam
- Carroll
- Henry
- Jo Daviess
- Stephenson
- Whiteside
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following safety measures:
- Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and stay away from windows.
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs.
- Use extreme caution if you must drive, as travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
- Prepare for potential power interruptions.
Expected Conditions
Northwest winds are expected to reach sustained speeds of 25 to 35 mph. Wind gusts may reach up to 50 mph. According to the National Weather Service, these damaging winds are expected to blow down trees and power lines, and widespread power outages are anticipated.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is in effect from 7:00 PM CDT this evening, March 15, until 1:00 PM CDT on Monday, March 16.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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