Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Ice Storm Warning for McHenry Co., IL until 6:00 AM CST 2/23

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
204 AM CST Wed Feb 22 2023


/O.UPG.KLOT.WW.Y.0005.230222T1200Z-230223T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLOT.IS.W.0001.230222T1200Z-230223T1200Z/
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-
Including the cities of Rockford, Belvidere, Crystal Lake,
Algonquin, McHenry, and Woodstock
204 AM CST Wed Feb 22 2023

...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice and sleet
accumulations up to a half inch. Winds gusting as high as 35
mph.

* WHERE...Winnebago, Boone and McHenry Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the
ice. The hazardous conditions may impact the morning commute and
likely will impact the evening commute.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.

The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the
internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

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