Wind advisory until 5:00 p.m. for Southern Illinois

A Wind Advisory is in effect for most of the Heartland. Southwest to West Winds will increase to average speeds in the 15 to 30 mph range during the afternoon. Gusts may be as high as 40 to 50 mph at times. (NWS Paducah)

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 5 PM CST this afternoon.

* TIMING…This afternoon. * WINDS…Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS…Loose outdoor objects not secured may be blown around. Some tree limbs could come down. Driving high profile vehicles will be more difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A wind advisory is issued when sustained winds are expected to reach 30 mph or greater for longer than one hour…or wind gusts are expected to reach 40 mph for any duration.

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. .

DAY ONE…Today and Tonight A Red Flag Warning is in effect this afternoon for the southeast Missouri Ozarks. Refer to the Warning for details. A Wind Advisory is in effect this afternoon for most of the area. Refer to the Advisory for details. Flood warnings will continue. Reference the warnings and statements for details. .

DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Wednesday through Monday Flood warnings will continue. Reference the warnings and statements for details. A small chance of thunderstorms is possible Saturday night, for southern sections of western Kentucky and southeast Missouri. Severe storms are not expected.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT… Spotter activation will not be needed.

SEVEN DAY FORECAST