Winter Storm Warning until 12:00PM Tuesday
* WHAT...Steady snow and difficult travel conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are expected. Northeast winds gusting as high as 35 mph will lead to blowing snow and periods of very low visibility.
* WHERE...Winnebago, McHenry and Boone Counties.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Today to noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will become difficult. Hazardous conditions are likely to impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some power outages are possible due to the combined effects of the wet, heavy snow and gusty winds.
* AFFECTED AREAS: MCHENRY ... BOONE ... WINNEBAGO
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
Richmond, IL Police Department
5600 Hunter Dr
Richmond, IL 60071
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-678-4163
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant 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