Strong west winds with gusts as high as 50 mph will move acrossthe greater Chicago metropolitan area over the next few hours as acomplex of thunderstorms moves across northern Illinois. Thewinds may begin well before rain arrives, and continue for greaterthan 30 minutes at any given location.In addition, locally stronger winds in excess of 60 mph may occurwhere thunderstorms are strongest of intensify. In thesesituations, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings will be issued.Consider moving indoors until the gusty winds andthunderstorms pass.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has determined that anAir Pollution Action Day will be declared for the greater ChicagoMetropolitan Area and is in effect unitl midnight CDT Monday night.An Air Pollution Action Day is declared when weather conditions aresuch that widespread ozone and or particulate levels are expected tobe at or above the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category of theair quality index for multiple days.Active children and adults, especially people with pulmonary orrespiratory disease such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdooractivity.Area residents are urged to reduce pollution levels. Air qualityforecasts and tips on how you can reduce your emissions can be foundat www.airnow.gov.Media contact...Illinois EPA