High Wind Warning until 10:00PM
* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* TIMING...The warning is in effect through 10 pm this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. These winds could also lift and move trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose outdoor objects.
* AFFECTED AREAS: RANDOLPH ... ST. CLAIR ... STE. GENEVIEVE ... MONTGOMERY ... ST. CHARLES ... WASHINGTON ... BOND ... MONROE ... MADISON ... IRON ... WASHINGTON ... MACOUPIN ... JEFFERSON ... ST. FRANCOIS ... CLINTON ... ST. LOUIS ... MARION ... JERSEY ... ST. LOUIS CITY ... FAYETTE ... MADISON
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. Motorists in high profile vehicles need to use extreme caution until the winds diminish.
Address/Location
City of Salem IL. Department of Emergency Management
201 S Rotan St
Salem, IL 62881
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
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