Active AlertsCharleston, IA

What: South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
Where: Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois, east central and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri.
When: From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening.
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.