Active AlertsJasper

What: South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
Where: Portions of central, east central, and southeast Illinois.
When: From 10 AM to 6 PM CDT Thursday.
Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles traveling along east-west highways. Use extra caution.