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WSWLOT
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
216 PM 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
216 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Very low visibility and near-blizzard conditions due to
falling snow and strong westerly winds expected. Additional snow
accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, highest near the Wisconsin state
line, and wind gusts in excess of 45 mph are expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous travel conditions with areas of
blowing snow especially in open and rural areas. In addition,
gusty winds may bring down tree limbs.
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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