Sat, May 1st High Wind Event Update #2

(11:15AM - 5/1/21) A storm system moving through the region today will bring a period of high winds to the state, from this morning through this evening.

​​Forecast...
A storm system moving through the region today will bring a period of high winds to the state, this morning through this evening. Model guidance has stayed consistent regarding the wind conditions expected, with real time observations supporting the forecast. High winds aloft, characterized by a low level jet of 45-65KT, will be in place. Mixing depths will support southwesterly wind gusts of 30-50MPH across all of Northern and portions of Central Illinois, this morning through this evening. Isolated higher wind gusts of 50MPH+ will be possible across Northeast Illinois.

​Below is the high wind forecast for this event.

JP