(11:15PM – Thursday, February 28th, 2025) Thursday night update on a potent clipper storm system moving through the region, which will bring two periods of high wind across the state from Friday morning through early Friday night.
Timing…
•Friday Morning – Early Friday Night, February 28th.
Location…
•Northern & Central Illinois.
Impacts…
•Two periods of high winds featuring peak wind gusts of 40-50MPH will be likely across Northern and Central Illinois, from Friday morning through early Friday night. Gusty winds will peak wind gusts of 30-40MPH will be likely across Southern Illinois. Locally higher winds gusts of 50MPH+ will be possible across portions of Northern Illinois.
•The high winds will have the potential to blow around light-weight/loose items and cause minor tree damage.
Update…
•Little ot no changes were needed with this update, as the going forecast is on track.
Discussion…
•As a potent clipper storm system moves through the region, a tight pressure gradient and strong lower level jet will be present. With adequate atmospheric mixing, two periods of high winds will be likely across much of Illinois from Friday morning through early Friday night.
