(9:00PM – Monday, March 31st, 2025) As a potent storm system moves through the region, high synoptic winds will be likely across the state from early Wednesday morning through Wednesday night.
Timing…
•Early Wednesday Morning – Wednesday Night, April 2nd.
Location…
•All of Illinois.
Impacts…
•Peak high wind gusts of 40-50MPH will be likely across much of the state during this timeframe, with locally higher wind gusts possible.
•The high winds will have the potential to blow around light-weight/loose items, and may cause isolated tree damage and power outages.
Discussion…
•As a potent storm system moves through the region, high synoptic winds will be likely across the state from early Wednesday morning through Wednesday night. With stronger lower-level jet in place and adequate atmospheric mixing, high winds will be likely across the state during this period. Winds on Wednesday will be southerly ahead of the storm system, eventually transitioning westerly Wednesday night, as the storm system passes.
