National Weather Service Quad Cities, Iowa, Illinois

137 PM CST Tuesday, March 4, 2025

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**High Wind Warning in Effect from 11 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday**

* **What:** Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are anticipated.

* **Where:** In Illinois, Mercer and Rock Island Counties. In Iowa, Cedar, Clinton, Jackson, Jones, Muscatine, Scott, Delaware, and Dubuque Counties.

* **When:** From 11 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday

* **Impacts:** Damaging winds may cause tree and power line downfalls, leading to widespread power outages. Travel will be challenging, particularly for high-profile vehicles.

* **Additional Details:** Sharp reductions in visibility under 1 mile due to falling and blowing snow are possible on Wednesday morning, potentially resulting in near-whiteout conditions.

**Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:**

* **Remain indoors:** Stay in the lower levels of your home and avoid windows during the windstorm. Be cautious of falling debris and tree limbs.

* **Use caution if driving:** Exercise extreme caution if you must travel during the windstorm.