Active AlertsEffingham, IL

What: West winds 25 to 35 mph with frequent gusts to 45 mph or higher. There is a 20 to 30 percent chance for a few sporadic gusts up to 55 mph.
Where: Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois.
When: Until 3 PM 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.