The wind advisory is for the counties of Knox, Stark, Peoria,
Marshall, Woodford, Fulton, Tazewell, McLean, Schuyler, Mason,
Logan, DeWitt, Piatt, Champaign, Vermilion, Cass, Menard, Scott,
Morgan, Sangamon and Macon, including the cities of Galesburg,
Peoria, Bloomington, Normal, Havana, Lincoln, Champaign, Urbana,
Danville, Jacksonville, Springfield and Decatur. A tightening
pressure gradient is bringing blustery winds in excess of 30 mph to
parts of central Illinois today and gusts up to 45 mph. Winds are
expected to remain gusty throughout the day, eventually falling
below wind advisory criteria this evening.
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A wind advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph are
expected, with gusts to 45 mph. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
[News release from
The Emergency Email
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