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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
931 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024
/O.CON.KLOT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240113T1800Z/
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
931 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow, hazardous travel conditions, and strong
northwesterly wind gusts expected. Additional snow accumulations
of 3 to 5 inches are expected with the highest amounts east of
Interstate 39. Northwesterly wind gusts of 45 mph are expected
this evening.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain may mix with snow, especially close to
the Interstate 88 corridor, before changing back to snow this
evening. The strongest northwesterly winds are expected after
sunset tonight.
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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