High Wind Warning Issued for Winnebago, De Kalb, and Surrounding Illinois Counties
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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 north-central Illinois, with wind gusts up to 60 mph expected through Friday afternoon.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- North-Central Illinois
- Issued
- April 6, 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 North-Central Illinois.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of north-central Illinois. The alert was issued on March 12 at 11:28 AM CDT and remains in effect through Friday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The following Illinois counties are included in the warning area:
- Winnebago
- Boone
- Ogle
- Lee
- De Kalb
- La Salle
- Grundy
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid windows during the windstorm to prevent injury from potential breakage.
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs while outdoors.
- Use extreme caution if you must drive, as travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Expected Conditions
West winds are forecast to reach sustained speeds of 30 to 35 mph. Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 60 mph. These damaging winds have the potential to blow down tree limbs and power lines, and power outages are possible across the region.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from 1:00 AM to 4:00 PM CDT on Friday, March 13.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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