Dense Fog Advisory until 08:00AM
* WHAT...Areas of visibility under one quarter mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Ogle, Lee and De Kalb Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to rapidly varying and low visibility, as well as slick spots underneath the fog caused by temperatures well below freezing. This includes during this morning's commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Slick spots on some pavement is probable in places, with bridges and overpasses most vulnerable. This includes along Interstates 39, 80, 88, and 90 in far northern and north central Illinois.
* AFFECTED AREAS: WINNEBAGO ... BOONE ... MCHENRY ... OGLE ... LEE ... DE KALB
Instructions:
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Be alert for patchy slick spots on roads.
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:
- 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:
- Dense Fog Advisory