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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
334 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024
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Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-
Including the cities of Rockford, Belvidere, Crystal Lake,
Algonquin, McHenry, Woodstock, Rochelle, Oregon, Byron, Dixon,
DeKalb, Sycamore, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville, Wheaton,
Downers Grove, Lombard, and Carol Stream
334 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow, strong winds, and dangerous travel conditions
expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches and wind
gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, Kane,
and DuPage counties.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, especially
late this evening and overnight tonight. The hazardous
conditions will impact today's morning and evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow rates may exceed 1 inch per hour at
times. Westerly wind gusts up to 45 mph are expected, primarily
late this evening and overnight leading 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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