High Wind Warning Issued for Portions of Eastern Iowa and Northwest Illinois
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 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 parts of Iowa and Illinois, with wind gusts up to 60 mph expected through Friday afternoon.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Iowa and Northwest Illinois
- Issued
- April 6, 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 Eastern Iowa and Northwest Illinois.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of the region. This warning is preceded by a Wind Advisory. The High Wind Warning is specifically in effect from 4:00 AM to 3:00 PM CDT Friday, March 13.
Affected Areas
The alert covers portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central Iowa. Affected counties include:
- Iowa: Jackson, Clinton, Muscatine, and Scott.
- Illinois: Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Carroll, Whiteside, Rock Island, Henry, Bureau, Putnam, and Mercer.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Advisory Period: Southwest winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
- High Wind Warning Period: West winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts increasing up to 60 mph.
- Impacts: Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down, and a few power outages may result.
Timeline
- Wind Advisory: Effective from 10:00 PM Thursday, March 12, to 4:00 AM CDT Friday, March 13.
- High Wind Warning: Effective from 4:00 AM to 3:00 PM CDT Friday, March 13.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use extra caution if you must drive, as winds this strong can make operating a vehicle difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles. Ensure all outdoor objects are secured.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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