Active AlertsNorth Point Marina Beach, IL

What: West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
Where: Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
When: Until 4 PM CST /5 PM EST/ this afternoon.
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. Use extra caution.