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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
222 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024
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McHenry-Kane-DuPage-
Including the cities of Crystal Lake, Algonquin, McHenry,
Woodstock, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove,
Lombard, and Carol Stream
222 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO NOON CST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow, strong westerly winds, and dangerous travel
conditions expected. Total snow accumulations in excess of 8
inches and wind gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, Lee and De Kalb Counties.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas
of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow may mix with rain up to the Interstate
88 corridor early Friday afternoon. Snow rates may exceed 1 inch
per hour at times. Wind gusts up to 45 mph are expected
primarily Friday evening and may lead to areas of blowing snow
and very low visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the
internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.
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