High Wind Warning Wednesday

A High Wind Warning has been issued for all northern Illinois beginning Wednesday at 6am, lasting until Wednesday evening. Winds are already increasing Tuesday evening from the northeast due to an approaching low pressure system, but are expected to strengthen even further heading into Wednesday morning.

Scattered showers continue to fall across much of the Stateline as warm air is pulled north ahead of a warm front. The increasing moisture has also lead to some fog that may last through much of the evening. Winds will shift around the southeast Tuesday night and then to the southwest Wednesday morning, before shifting northwest by the afternoon. Sustained winds will range from 30-35 mph, with wind gusts most likely around 45 mph. Peak wind gusts, however, could approach 50 mph in some locations through early afternoon. North/South roads will be difficult to travel for most vehicles, but especially for high profile vehicles. This could also cause some concerns for truck drivers as a strong cross wind could cause some trucks to topple over. Sporadic power outages may also occur and loose objects will easily be blown around.