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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
958 PM CST Thu Jan 11 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
958 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO
NOON CST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow, strong 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, McHenry, Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, Kane,
and DuPage 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 rates may exceed 1 inch per hour at
times. Westerly 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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