...Gusty Northwest Winds Expected Late This Afternoon Through
Sunset...
As cold Canadian high pressure builds across the region, northwest
winds will increase significantly by 3 PM. Most of the area along
and east of the Mississippi River will see gusts up to at least 30
mph at times late this afternoon. The strongest winds will be
confined to the Interstate 64 corridor across southern Illinois
and southwest Indiana. Wind gusts in these areas may approach 40
mph. The winds will begin to diminish after 6 PM, but gusts to 25
mph may continue for much of the evening before finally settling
down.