Saturday, April 27, 2019

Winter Storm Warning for McHenry Co., IL until 11:00 PM CDT 4/27

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WSWLOT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1146 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2019



/O.CON.KLOT.WS.W.0006.190427T1800Z-190428T0400Z/
McHenry-Lake IL-
Including the cities of Woodstock and Waukegan
1146 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy, very wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations
of 5 to 8 inches expected. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
hour will be possible for a few hours hours late this afternoon
into early this evening. Northeast winds will also gust as high
as 35 mph late this afternoon into this evening.

Overnight low temperatures should drop into the lower to middle
20s, except low 30s along the lakefront. A hard freeze is
possible where temperatures are in the 20s.

* WHERE...McHenry and Lake IL Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 11 PM CDT this evening.
Heaviest snowfall rates 3 to 8 PM.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult in heavy
snowfall and gusty winds with greatly reduced visibilities.
Minor tree damage will also be possible to due to the heavy
snow and wind.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by going to www.gettingaroundillinois.com in
Illinois.

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