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City of Salem IL. Department of Emergency Management
Wednesday November 27th, 2019 :: 03:09 a.m. CST

Alert

High Wind Warning until 03:00PM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Missouri and south central and southwest Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest winds are currently expected to be until 10 AM today.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WASHINGTON ... WARREN ... ST. CHARLES ... BOND ... MONROE ... ST. CLAIR ... FRANKLIN ... MADISON ... JEFFERSON ... CLINTON ... MARION ... ST. LOUIS ... FAYETTE ... ST. LOUIS CITY

Instructions:

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

Address/Location
City of Salem IL. Department of Emergency Management
201 S Rotan St
Salem, IL 62881

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant 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:
High Wind Warning

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