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Shelby County Emergency Management Agency
Sunday February 14th, 2021 :: 02:46 p.m. CST

Alert

Winter Storm Warning until 06:00AM Tuesday

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and southeast Illinois.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Tuesday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST Monday. An extended time with periods of moderate snowfall is expected, resulting in large snowfall totals.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in under 30 minutes.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MACON ... CHRISTIAN ... CUMBERLAND ... SANGAMON ... EDGAR ... VERMILION ... SHELBY ... CHAMPAIGN ... COLES ... PIATT ... DOUGLAS ... EFFINGHAM ... MOULTRIE

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com

Address/Location
Shelby County Emergency Management Agency
315 East Main Street
Shelbyville, IL 62565

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 217-774-1499

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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

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