Updated Saturday at 7:55 a.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning in Central Illinois until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. According to meteorologists, wind gusts over 50 miles per hour will blow through Central Illinois between 3:00-10:00 a.m. on Saturday. A Wind Advisory is in effect. People are encourage to bring lightweight items that could blow away inside.
7:15 am — This north/south line of showers near Beardstown is the cold front. Temperatures have dropped into the lower 50s west of it, but were in the mid 60s east. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/BdeiOxtoTm
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) November 5, 2022
6:55 am — Latest observation from Springfield reporting a current wind gust of 56 mph. Mattoon gusted to 51 mph at 6:12 am and Peoria gusted to 48 mph at 6:36 am. #ILwx
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) November 5, 2022
If planning to drive today, slow down, avoid large trucks and trailers, and watch for downed tree branches and power lines. Bridges and overpasses can be particularly dangerous, avoid them if you can. The strongest winds will roar through between daybreak and noon. #ilwx #inwx pic.twitter.com/4WDQvs710X
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 5, 2022
[Midnight Update] – Rain has increased in coverage tonight across central Illinois and will persist into the early morning hours of Saturday. Isolated thunderstorms remain a possibility, but otherwise, wind gusts will really begin to ramp up over the next few hours. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/W95zb98Fbh
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) November 5, 2022
A Wind Advisory goes into effect at midnight. Wind gusts over 50 mph are likely along and east of the IL River, with potential for gusts of 60 mph in a few areas. The strongest winds are expected between 3am and 10am on Saturday. Secure or bring in loose outdoor objects! #ILwx pic.twitter.com/v2QW8dLanY
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) November 4, 2022
It's a breezy Friday across the area. South winds are gusting 30-35 mph, with isolated gusts over 40 mph. Even stronger gusts are expected overnight into Saturday morning, so now is the time to secure or bring in loose outdoor objects if you have not already done so! #ILwx pic.twitter.com/0X54mZr2qc
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) November 4, 2022
