WINTER STORM WARNING Thursday 6 am - Saturday 6 am https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=77483141
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph resulting in blowing and drifting snow. Visibility a quarter mile or less at times. Wind chill values as low as 35 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and isolated power outages
are possible. The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Instructions:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, including multiple layers, hat, and
gloves.
The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained
on the Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com
Address/Location
McLean County, IL Emergency Management Agency
104 W Front St
Bloomington, IL 61701
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 309-888-5020
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Warning