High Wind Warning Issued for Southern Illinois and Southeast Missouri Through Sunday 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 counties in Illinois and Missouri, with gusts up to 60 mph expected to cause power outages and travel hazards.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Illinois and Southeast Missouri
- Issued
- April 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Paducah
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 Southern Illinois and Southeast Missouri.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of southern Illinois and southeast Missouri. The warning is in effect until 1:00 PM CDT this afternoon, March 15, 2026.
Affected Areas
The following counties are included in the warning area:
- Missouri: Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, and Perry Counties.
- Illinois: Union, Jackson, Perry, Jefferson, Franklin, Williamson, Johnson, Saline, Hamilton, and Wayne Counties.
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 extreme caution if you must drive, as travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Expected Conditions
South winds between 25 and 35 mph are expected, with damaging gusts reaching up to 60 mph. These winds are likely to blow down trees and power lines, and widespread power outages are anticipated.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 1:00 PM CDT today. The National Weather Service notes that a wind advisory or an additional high wind warning may be required after 1:00 PM.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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