Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO/ROMEOVILLE IL
343 PM CDT TUESDAY APRIL 3 2007
… WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT WEDNESDAY …
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 6:00 PM CDT Wednesday.
A cold front will continue to track across northern Illinois this evening. West winds will increase to 25-35 MPH across northeast Illinois after 7:00 PM this evening. Gusts of up to 40 MPH are possible tonight.
West winds of 25-35 MPH will continue into Wednesday, with gusts up to 45 MPH possible. Winds will decrease to below Advisory criteria towards Wednesday evening.
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 MPH are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution when travelling.