High Wind Warning until 06:00PM Sunday
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday. The High Wind Watch has been upgraded.
* TIMING...Strong winds are expected to begin late tonight. The highest gusts are expected through Sunday morning, before diminishing slightly in the afternoon.
* WINDS...West winds around 30 to 40 mph will potentially gust over 55 mph at times.
* IMPACTS...Damage may occur to trees, siding, and roofs. Power outages are possible. Loose, light weight objects will be thrown around. Driving will be hazardous for high profile vehicles, especially on north to south oriented roadways.
* AFFECTED AREAS: PEORIA ... VERMILION ... WOODFORD ... LOGAN ... MASON ... STARK ... MARSHALL ... MCLEAN ... KNOX ... PIATT ... FULTON ... TAZEWELL ... DE WITT ... CHAMPAIGN
Instructions:
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.
Address/Location
Vermilion County Emergency Management Agency
201 N Vermilion St
Danville, IL 61832
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 217-443-6011
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