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McLean County, IL Emergency Management Agency
Thursday December 31st, 2020 :: 04:19 p.m. CST

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ICE STORM WARNING from 1/1/2021 3:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST for McLean County, IL https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=52834163

..Ice and Snow Accumulations Likely Late Tonight through Friday Night... .A winter storm system is expected to bring mixed precipitation including freezing rain and snow to the region late tonight through Friday. This system will track south to north, with freezing rain expected on the leading edge. As temperatures warm Friday morning, rainfall will over take freezing rain. Ice accumulation is expected throughout much of the region, with upwards of 0.3 inches between the Illinois River Valley region and I-55 corridor. Dangerous travel conditions will occur Friday across central Illinois, as well as damage to trees and power lines due to ice accumulation and stronger northeast winds on Friday.

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/O.UPG.KILX.WS.A.0004.210101T1200Z-210101T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KILX.IS.W.0001.210101T0900Z-210102T0000Z/
Woodford-Tazewell-McLean-Mason-
Including the cities of Eureka, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal,
and Havana
410 PM CST Thu Dec 31 2020

...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow accumulations of
up to one inch, and ice accumulations of three tenths to four
tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...Woodford, Tazewell, McLean and Mason Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the
ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions
could impact the morning and evening commute.

Instructions:

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.

The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com

Address/Location
McLean County, IL Emergency Management Agency
104 W Front St
Bloomington, IL 61701

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 309-888-5020

Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Winter Storm Warning

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