National Weather Service Lincoln IL has issued a HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON for Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland and Lawrence counties
HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE…Portions of central, east central and southeast Illinois.
* WHEN…From late tonight through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The highest winds are expected between 7 AM and 2 PM, though there is a chance for localized wind gusts upwards of 60 mph with a line of showers between 3 and 6 AM.
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.
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