• Special Weather Statement for Woodford County, Illinois
  • Special Weather Statement issued October 20 at 3:12AM CDT by NWS
  • Effective: Saturday, October 20, 2018 at noon
  • Expires: Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 5 p.m.
  • ...Strong Gusty Winds Expected Today...
    A strong cold front will race south across the area late this
    morning into this afternoon accompanied by a gusty northwest wind
    and slowly falling temperatures. Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph
    will be common with gusts up to 45 mph possible in a few locations.
    Current indications suggest the strongest winds will occur from
    around 11 am this morning through 5 pm this afternoon. The wind
    should quickly diminish by early this evening.
    The gusty northwest wind will cause some driving difficulties,
    particularly for high profile vehicles. Motorists should be alert
    for the sudden wind gusts on area roadways. In addition, loose and
    unsecured objects may be blown around with the gusty winds today.