Special Weather Statement 05/20/2025 03:21 for Illinois areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 5:21AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 20, 2025 - 3:21am
Expires: 
May 20, 2025 - 8:00am
Description: 
Strong east to southeast winds 20 to 35 mph and gusts up to 40 to 45 mph will occur into mid morning over central IL north of I-70. These strong winds will cause difficult driving on area roads during the morning commute, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, loose objects will be easily blown around. The winds are expected to decrease later this morning and into the afternoon.
Area Description: 
Knox; Stark; Peoria; Marshall; Woodford; Fulton; Tazewell; McLean; Schuyler; Mason; Logan; De Witt; Piatt; Champaign; Vermilion; Cass; Menard; Scott; Morgan; Sangamon; Christian; Macon; Moultrie; Douglas; Coles; Edgar; Shelby
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL