THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WATCH WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
WINDS SOUTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO AT LEAST 50 MPH ARE EXPECTED AND GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE.
STRONG WINDS WILL LIKELY MAKE FOR DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS. ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. WINDS COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE. ANY LIGHT WEIGHT OUTDOOR OBJECT SHOULD BE SECURED OR BROUGHT INDOORS.
A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT. SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH...OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR STRONGER MAY OCCUR. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS.
Anyone who is experiencing a power outage or sees a downed or damaged power line is urged to call ComEd immediately at 1-800-Edison-1 (1-800-334-7661) or text "OUT" to 26633.