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Wind Advisory 10, NWS Chicago, IL
NWS Chicago, IL issued this wind advisory at Dec 14, 2021, 2:25 PM CST for 7 counties in Illinois; 5 counties in Indiana. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 2 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 14, 2021, 2:25 PM CST (20:25 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 15, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Dec 15, 2021, 8:23 PM CST
- In force
- 2 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Chicago, IL
Counties Cook County, IL, Ford County, IL, Grundy County, IL, Iroquois County, IL, Kankakee County, IL, Livingston County, IL, Will County, IL, Benton County, IN, Jasper County, IN, Lake County, IN, Newton County, IN, Porter County, IN
The radar
The Chicago radar (KLOT), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:25 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 131 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1771 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 37 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 92 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 195 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
102 WWUS73 KLOT 142025 NPWLOT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 225 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ILZ023-032-033-039-150430- /O.NEW.KLOT.WI.Y.0010.211216T0000Z-211216T1200Z/ Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford- Including the cities of Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Pontiac, Dwight, Fairbury, Watseka, Gilman, Paxton, and Gibson City 225 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Kankakee, Livingston, Iroquois and Ford Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ ILZ005-006-012-013-019>021-103>108-150430- /O.EXA.KLOT.HW.A.0001.211216T0000Z-211216T1200Z/ McHenry-Lake IL-Kane-DuPage-La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Northern Cook- Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-Southern Will- Eastern Will- Including the cities of Crystal Lake, Algonquin, McHenry, Woodstock, Waukegan, Buffalo Grove, Mundelein, Gurnee, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Lombard, Carol Stream, Ottawa, Streator, La Salle, Mendota, Marseilles, Oswego, Yorkville, Plano, Morris, Coal City, Minooka, Evanston, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Palatine, Northbrook, Chicago, Cicero, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, La Grange, Calumet City, Oak Forest, Lemont, Orland Park, Park Forest, Joliet, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Mokena, Channahon, Manhattan, Wilmington, Crete, Peotone, and Beecher 225 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Use caution when driving in high winds. Secure any outdoor furniture and decorations, including holiday decorations, or bring them inside until winds have subsided. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ ILZ003-004-008-010-011-150430- /O.CON.KLOT.HW.A.0001.211216T0000Z-211216T1200Z/ Winnebago-Boone-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb- Including the cities of Rockford, Belvidere, Rochelle, Oregon, Byron, Dixon, DeKalb, and Sycamore 225 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, Lee and De Kalb Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Use caution when driving in high winds. Secure any outdoor furniture and decorations, including holiday decorations, or bring them inside until winds have subsided. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
5 follow-up statements
835 WWUS73 KLOT 150309 NPWLOT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 909 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ILZ023-032-033-039-151115- /O.CON.KLOT.WI.Y.0010.211216T0000Z-211216T1200Z/ Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford- Including the cities of Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Pontiac, Dwight, Fairbury, Watseka, Gilman, Paxton, and Gibson City 909 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Kankakee, Livingston, Iroquois and Ford Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019>021-103>108-151115- /O.CON.KLOT.HW.A.0001.211216T0000Z-211216T1200Z/ Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage- La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook- Northern Will-Southern Will-Eastern Will- Including the cities of Rockford, Belvidere, Crystal Lake, Algonquin, McHenry, Woodstock, Waukegan, Buffalo Grove, Mundelein, Gurnee, Rochelle, Oregon, Byron, Dixon, DeKalb, Sycamore, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Lombard, Carol Stream, Ottawa, Streator, La Salle, Mendota, Marseilles, Oswego, Yorkville, Plano, Morris, Coal City, Minooka, Evanston, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Palatine, Northbrook, Chicago, Cicero, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, La Grange, Calumet City, Oak Forest, Lemont, Orland Park, Park Forest, Joliet, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Mokena, Channahon, Manhattan, Wilmington, Crete, Peotone, and Beecher 909 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, Lee and De Kalb Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Use caution when driving in high winds. Secure any outdoor furniture and decorations, including holiday decorations, or bring them inside until winds have subsided. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
653 WWUS73 KLOT 150909 NPWLOT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 309 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019-020-103-104-151715- /O.UPG.KLOT.HW.A.0001.211216T0000Z-211216T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KLOT.HW.W.0001.211216T0000Z-211216T1500Z/ Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage- La Salle-Kendall-Northern Cook-Central Cook- Including the cities of Rockford, Belvidere, Crystal Lake, Algonquin, McHenry, Woodstock, Waukegan, Buffalo Grove, Mundelein, Gurnee, Rochelle, Oregon, Byron, Dixon, DeKalb, Sycamore, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Lombard, Carol Stream, Ottawa, Streator, La Salle, Mendota, Marseilles, Oswego, Yorkville, Plano, Evanston, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Palatine, Northbrook, Chicago, Cicero, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, and La Grange 309 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois, including Chicago and Rockford. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday, with the period most favored for damaging winds being between 8PM and 3AM. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are likely to blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure any outdoor decorations, including holiday decorations, and lighter outdoor furniture. Use caution when driving in windy conditions, especially on interstates and open roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ ILZ021-105>108-151715- /O.UPG.KLOT.HW.A.0001.211216T0000Z-211216T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KLOT.WI.Y.0010.211216T0000Z-211216T1500Z/ Grundy-Southern Cook-Northern Will-Southern Will-Eastern Will- Including the cities of Morris, Coal City, Minooka, Calumet City, Oak Forest, Lemont, Orland Park, Park Forest, Joliet, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Mokena, Channahon, Manhattan, Wilmington, Crete, Peotone, and Beecher 309 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Grundy, Southern Cook, Northern Will, Southern Will and Eastern Will Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure any outdoor decorations, including holiday decorations, and lighter outdoor furniture. Use caution when driving in windy conditions, especially on interstates and open roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ INZ001-002-010-011-019-151715- /O.EXB.KLOT.WI.Y.0010.211216T0000Z-211216T1500Z/ Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton- Including the cities of Gary, Hammond, Merrillville, Portage, Valparaiso, Chesterton, Roselawn, Kentland, Morocco, Rensselaer, DeMotte, Fowler, and Oxford 309 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 /409 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST /10 AM EST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Lake IN, Porter, Newton, Jasper and Benton Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ this evening to 9 AM CST /10 AM EST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure any outdoor decorations, including holiday decorations, and lighter outdoor furniture. Use caution when driving in windy conditions, especially on interstates and open roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ ILZ023-032-033-039-151715- /O.EXT.KLOT.WI.Y.0010.211216T0000Z-211216T1500Z/ Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford- Including the cities of Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Pontiac, Dwight, Fairbury, Watseka, Gilman, Paxton, and Gibson City 309 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Kankakee, Ford, Livingston and Iroquois Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
785 WWUS73 KLOT 151745 NPWLOT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 1145 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019-020-103-104-160145- /O.CON.KLOT.HW.W.0001.211216T0000Z-211216T1500Z/ Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage- La Salle-Kendall-Northern Cook-Central Cook- Including the cities of Rockford, Belvidere, Crystal Lake, Algonquin, McHenry, Woodstock, Waukegan, Buffalo Grove, Mundelein, Gurnee, Rochelle, Oregon, Byron, Dixon, DeKalb, Sycamore, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Lombard, Carol Stream, Ottawa, Streator, La Salle, Mendota, Marseilles, Oswego, Yorkville, Plano, Evanston, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Palatine, Northbrook, Chicago, Cicero, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, and La Grange 1145 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts to around 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois, including Chicago and Rockford. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday, with the period most favored for damaging winds being between 8PM and 3AM. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are likely to blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure any outdoor decorations, including holiday decorations, and lighter outdoor furniture. Use caution when driving in windy conditions, especially on interstates and open roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ ILZ021-023-032-033-039-105>108-INZ001-002-010-011-019-160145- /O.CON.KLOT.WI.Y.0010.211216T0000Z-211216T1500Z/ Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-Southern Cook- Northern Will-Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-Newton- Jasper-Benton- Including the cities of Morris, Coal City, Minooka, Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Pontiac, Dwight, Fairbury, Watseka, Gilman, Paxton, Gibson City, Calumet City, Oak Forest, Lemont, Orland Park, Park Forest, Joliet, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Mokena, Channahon, Manhattan, Wilmington, Crete, Peotone, Beecher, Gary, Hammond, Merrillville, Portage, Valparaiso, Chesterton, Roselawn, Kentland, Morocco, Rensselaer, DeMotte, Fowler, and Oxford 1145 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 /1245 PM EST Wed Dec 15 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST /10 AM EST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Grundy, Southern Cook, Northern Will, Southern Will and Eastern Will Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure any outdoor decorations, including holiday decorations, and lighter outdoor furniture. Use caution when driving in windy conditions, especially on interstates and open roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
563 WWUS73 KLOT 152157 NPWLOT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 357 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019-020-103-104-160600- /O.CON.KLOT.HW.W.0001.211216T0000Z-211216T1500Z/ Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage- La Salle-Kendall-Northern Cook-Central Cook- Including the cities of Rockford, Belvidere, Crystal Lake, Algonquin, McHenry, Woodstock, Waukegan, Buffalo Grove, Mundelein, Gurnee, Rochelle, Oregon, Byron, Dixon, DeKalb, Sycamore, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Lombard, Carol Stream, Ottawa, Streator, La Salle, Mendota, Marseilles, Oswego, Yorkville, Plano, Evanston, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Palatine, Northbrook, Chicago, Cicero, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, and La Grange 357 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts to around 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois, including Chicago and Rockford. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday, with the period most favored for damaging winds being between 8PM and 3AM. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are likely to blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A line of showers and thunderstorms may result in a short period of even higher wind gusts late this evening. Be alert for severe thunderstorm warnings. Secure any outdoor decorations and lighter outdoor furniture. Use caution when driving in windy conditions, especially on interstates and open roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ ILZ021-023-032-033-039-105>108-INZ001-002-010-011-019-160600- /O.CON.KLOT.WI.Y.0010.211216T0000Z-211216T1500Z/ Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-Southern Cook- Northern Will-Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-Newton- Jasper-Benton- Including the cities of Morris, Coal City, Minooka, Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Pontiac, Dwight, Fairbury, Watseka, Gilman, Paxton, Gibson City, Calumet City, Oak Forest, Lemont, Orland Park, Park Forest, Joliet, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Mokena, Channahon, Manhattan, Wilmington, Crete, Peotone, Beecher, Gary, Hammond, Merrillville, Portage, Valparaiso, Chesterton, Roselawn, Kentland, Morocco, Rensselaer, DeMotte, Fowler, and Oxford 357 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 /457 PM EST Wed Dec 15 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST /10 AM EST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Grundy, Southern Cook, Northern Will, Southern Will and Eastern Will Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A line of showers and thunderstorms may result in a short period of even higher wind gusts late this evening, mainly west of Interstate 55. Be alert for severe thunderstorm warnings. Secure any outdoor decorations and lighter outdoor furniture. Use caution when driving in windy conditions, especially on interstates and open roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MDB
923 WWUS73 KLOT 160223 NPWLOT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 823 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ILZ021-023-032-033-039-105>108-INZ001-002-010-011-019-161030- /O.UPG.KLOT.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211216T1500Z/ /O.EXA.KLOT.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T1500Z/ Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-Southern Cook- Northern Will-Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-Newton- Jasper-Benton- Including the cities of Morris, Coal City, Minooka, Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Pontiac, Dwight, Fairbury, Watseka, Gilman, Paxton, Gibson City, Calumet City, Oak Forest, Lemont, Orland Park, Park Forest, Joliet, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Mokena, Channahon, Manhattan, Wilmington, Crete, Peotone, Beecher, Gary, Hammond, Merrillville, Portage, Valparaiso, Chesterton, Roselawn, Kentland, Morocco, Rensselaer, DeMotte, Fowler, and Oxford 823 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 /923 PM EST Wed Dec 15 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South to southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph likely. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Indiana and central, east central and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. *PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019-020-103-104-161030- /O.CON.KLOT.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T1500Z/ Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage- La Salle-Kendall-Northern Cook-Central Cook- Including the cities of Rockford, Belvidere, Crystal Lake, Algonquin, McHenry, Woodstock, Waukegan, Buffalo Grove, Mundelein, Gurnee, Rochelle, Oregon, Byron, Dixon, DeKalb, Sycamore, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Lombard, Carol Stream, Ottawa, Streator, La Salle, Mendota, Marseilles, Oswego, Yorkville, Plano, Evanston, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Palatine, Northbrook, Chicago, Cicero, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, and La Grange 823 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South to southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph likely. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ - Izzi
The office that day
Everything else NWS Chicago, IL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 3:19 AM CST | High Wind Watch | LOT | Boone, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane and 8 more | 24 hr |
| Dec 14, 2:50 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | LOT | 27 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.