High Wind Warning

Locations Affected

Gary, IN ∙ Hammond, IN ∙ Lake Village, IN ∙ New Chicago, IN ∙ Chesterton, IN ∙ Herscher, IL ∙ Donovan, IL ∙ Earl Park, IN ∙ Templeton, IN ∙ Town of Pines, IN

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 949 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Sustained southerly winds to 30 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Ford, Iroquois, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines, and may result in localized power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially along west-to-east oriented roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

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