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Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
Monday October 21st, 2019 :: 08:36 p.m. CDT

Alert

Wind Advisory until 03:00PM Tuesday

...Very Windy Tuesday... The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 3 AM to 3 PM CDT Tuesday.

* TIMING...Late tonight through mid-afternoon Tuesday.

* WINDS...From the west-southwest gusting up to 45 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will likely blow around unsecured objects and create travel difficulties for high profile vehicles, especially on north south roads. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WINNEBAGO ... MCHENRY ... DE KALB ... KENDALL ... KANE ... OGLE ... BOONE ... LA SALLE ... LEE

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

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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

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