6PM UPDATE: While it remains windy across the Stateline, gusts have been gradually decreasing. Many gusts are near 40 mph as of 6PM. The wind advisory was allowed to expire for most of NW IL and Southern Wisconsin. Highlighted counties remain under the advisory through 8 or 9PM.
It was a downright windy day across the Stateline Friday, with peak wind gusts of 45-55 mph across the entire area. The strongest of the winds were over the late morning into the early evening, with gusts in excess of 40 mph still as of 5:30PM.
A wind advisory will remain in effect until 6PM for the following counties: Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Carroll, and Whiteside in Illinois, along with all of Southern Wisconsin. The rest of Northern Illinois will see the advisory last until 9PM. This is for the continued potential for gusts to reach 45-55 mph. Further West in Iowa, a high wind warning is in effect -- for 60 mph damaging wind potential.
A pair of cold fronts are to thank for much of the wind, along with the strong low-pressure system to the Northeast. The cold front will also bring a big cool down overnight, with temperatures reaching the low 20s and upper teens for some by early Saturday morning. Winds will not be quite as strong during this window, but wind chills could briefly touch the single digits during this time. We may also see a stray rain shower or snow flurry through 4AM, but many if not all will remain dry.
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