ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT 9AM TODAY TO 6PM SATURDAY - PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES
La Salle-Grundy-
Including the cities of Ottawa, Streator, La Salle, Mendota,
Marseilles, Morris, Coal City, and Minooka
328 AM CST Fri Jan 1 2021
...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Significant icing, downed tree limbs, and power outages
likely. Total ice accumulations of one quarter to one third of
an inch and wind gusts to 30 mph are expected.
* WHERE...La Salle and Grundy Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the
combined weight of ice and gusty winds. Travel will be
difficult on untreated roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing rain will change to snow across
the area by early evening. Minor snow accumulation of 1 to 2
inches will be possible through late evening before the
precipitation ends.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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
Instructions:
PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES - TRAVEL WILL BE HAZARDOUS
Address/Location
Grundy County IL Emergency Management Agency
1320 Union St
Morris, IL 60450
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-941-3212
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Warning