Wind Advisory until 07:00PM 
...Strong and gusty southwest winds this afternoon and evening... .Strong wind gusts will accompany a dry cold front as it moves east across our region this afternoon. ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening. This advisory is for areas along and north of a line from Mount Vernon Illinois to Owensboro and Calhoun Kentucky.
* TIMING...Southwest winds will increase early this afternoon, then diminish slowly around sunset.
* WINDS...Southwest winds will average 20 to 25 mph, with frequent gusts around 40 mph. Winds will become westerly behind the cold front during the afternoon.
* IMPACTS...High profile vehicles will be difficult to handle. Loose objects such as trash cans will be blown around, possibly obstructing traffic.
* AFFECTED AREAS: EDWARDS ... HAMILTON ... JEFFERSON ... WABASH ... WAYNE ... WHITE
Instructions:
A wind advisory is issued when sustained winds are expected to reach 30 mph or greater for longer than one hour...or wind gusts are expected to reach 40 mph for any duration.
Address/Location
Hamilton County, Illinois Nixle
100 S Jackson St
McLeansboro, IL 62859
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-643-3744