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Edgar County ESDA, IL
Tuesday February 1st, 2022 :: 02:35 a.m. CST

Alert

Winter Storm Warning until 06:00PM Thursday

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches, sleet accumulations of around 1/4 of an inch and ice accumulations of up to one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Coles, Shelby, Cumberland and Effingham Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* AFFECTED AREAS: COLES ... SHELBY ... CUMBERLAND ... EFFINGHAM

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
Edgar County ESDA, IL
1023 N High St
Paris, IL 61944

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 217-466-3180

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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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