Active AlertsAlton, IL

What: West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
Where: Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, and northeast Missouri.
When: From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Monday.
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.