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Thur, April 14th High Wind Event Update #2

4/14/2022

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(10:30AM Thursday - 4/14/22) A storm system moving through the region will bring a a period of high winds to Northern and Central Illinois, this morning through this evening.

Summary...
With this update we have extended the area of expected high winds a bit further south into Central Illinois, based on new available information. The potent jet streak aloft trended a bit south on overnight and morning model guidance, which will expand the higher wind potential to more of the state.

The same storm system that is bringing a severe t'storm risk to the state on Wednesday, will also bring a high wind event to Northern and Central Illinois, this morning through this evening. This storm system will track from the Northern Plains/Canada border to the Northern Great Lakes/Canada border on today.
Forecast...
This Morning - This Evening, April 14th ~ High Wind Event:
As the storm system moves through the region today a potent jet streak will round the base of the associated trough through the region. This will bring a period of high winds to Northern and Central Illinois and portions of the region, this morning through this evening. High winds aloft, characterized by 700MB winds of 45-75KT and a low level jet (850MB) of upwards to 40-55KT, will be in place. Deep mixing up to is anticipated at up to around 800MB, along with steep lapse rates and ample sun, which will aide in transporting higher winds to the surface. During this period, westerly/southwesterly wind gusts of upwards of 35-50MPH to 45-60MPH are expected across the northern half of the state, this morning through this evening. Isolated power outages and isolated tree damage will be possible.
​Impacts...
​-A period of high winds gusts upwards of 35-50MPH to 45-60MPH is expected across Northern and Central Illinois, this morning through this evening. Isolated higher wind gusts of 60MPH+ will be possible.
​-Isolated power outages and isolated tree damage will be possible.
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