Headline:
Wind Advisory issued March 12 at 10:37AM CDT until March 13 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 8:37am
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, west winds
25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east
central Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT
Friday. For the High Wind Warning, from 4 AM to 3 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around
unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power
outages may result.
Instruction:
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Jackson; Clinton; Muscatine; Scott; Jo Daviess; Stephenson; Carroll; Whiteside; Rock Island; Henry; Bureau; Putnam; Mercer
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: