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Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
Thursday January 9th, 2020 :: 03:22 a.m. CST

Alert

Wind Advisory until 06:00PM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Isolated wind gusts up to 50 to 55 mph are possible.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Newton, Jasper and Benton Counties. In Illinois, La Salle, Grundy, Kankakee, Livingston, Iroquois and Ford Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM CST /11 AM EST/ this morning to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Small tree limbs may be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel will be difficult for high profile vehicles, especially on west to east roadways.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NEWTON ... KANKAKEE ... IROQUOIS ... BENTON ... LA SALLE ... GRUNDY ... LIVINGSTON ... JASPER ... FORD

Instructions:

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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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