Winter Storm Warning until 09:00AM Tuesday
* WHAT...Dangerous travel, heavy snow, and cold temperatures expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches and wind chills as low as 20 degrees below zero are expected.
* WHERE...Kankakee, Iroquois, Ford and Eastern Will Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Additionally, the cold temperatures may cause frostbite on exposed skin in as few as 30 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest temperatures are expected overnight Sunday into Monday, and the heaviest snow is expected Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
* AFFECTED AREAS: KANKAKEE ... EASTERN WILL ... IROQUOIS ... FORD
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
Village of Beecher
625 Dixie Hwy
Beecher, IL 60401
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 708-946-2261
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