High Wind Warning Issued for Parts of Illinois and Indiana; Gusts Up to 65 MPH Expected
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for several counties in Illinois and Indiana, effective from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT on March 15, with gusts up to 65 mph.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Illinois and Northwest Indiana
- Issued
- April 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Chicago IL
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 Northeast Illinois and Northwest Indiana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a High Wind Warning (NWS Alert Type: HWW) for portions of northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. This alert indicates that a significant weather event is likely, with damaging winds expected to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning encompasses the following counties:
- Illinois: Ford, Iroquois, and Kankakee Counties.
- Indiana: Benton, Jasper, Lake, Newton, and Porter Counties.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area should take the following precautions:
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs while outdoors or driving.
- Use extreme caution if you must drive, as high winds will make travel difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles on west-to-east oriented roadways.
- Prepare for the possibility of localized power outages resulting from downed power lines.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect sustained southerly winds of up to 30 mph, with powerful gusts reaching up to 65 mph. These damaging winds are expected to blow down trees and power lines. The intensity of the wind will make navigation hazardous on major thoroughfares.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective starting at 10:00 AM CDT (11:00 AM EDT) today, March 15. The warning is scheduled to remain in effect until 9:00 PM CDT (10:00 PM EDT) this evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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