WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2PM TODAY UNTIL 3AM WEDNESDAY
344 AM CST Tue Feb 12 2019 /444 AM EST Tue Feb 12 2019/
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM
CST WEDNESDAY...
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Windi
Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM CST this afternoon to 3 AM
CST Wednesday.
* TIMING...Strong Winds will develop after this afternoon and
continue through late tonight.
* WINDS...Westerly winds with gusts of 45 to 50 mph.
* IMPACTS...A significant amount of ice accumulated on trees and
power lines overnight. The combination of the added stress from
the weight of the ice and the strong winds will likely result in
downed tree limbs and power lines which may result in power
outages.
* OTHER IMPACTS...Difficult travel, especially for high profile
vehicles on north to south roads. Unsecured objects outdoors
blown around.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph and/or wind
gusts of 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.
Address/Location
Grundy County IL Emergency Management Agency
1320 Union St
Morris, IL 60450
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-941-3212