- Thursday April 11th, 2019 :: 04:03 a.m. CDT
Wind Advisory until 08:00PM
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from noon CDT /1 PM EDT/ today to 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ this evening.
* TIMING...Through Thursday morning.
* WINDS...East 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph shifting to south in the afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Driving will be difficult, especially on north to south roads. Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around.
* AFFECTED AREAS: KANKAKEE ... NEWTON ... LAKE ... KENDALL ... BENTON ... PORTER ... WILL ... GRUNDY ... IROQUOIS ... FORD ... LIVINGSTON ... JASPER
Instructions:
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
Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
844 W Lincoln St
Pontiac, IL 61764
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-844-0911
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP VCOM followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Wind Advisory