Ice Storm Warning until 06:00AM Thursday
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice and sleet accumulations up to a half inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Winnebago, Boone and McHenry Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 AM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. The hazardous conditions may impact the morning commute and likely will impact the evening commute.
* AFFECTED AREAS: WINNEBAGO ... BOONE ... MCHENRY
Instructions:
Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.
Address/Location
City of Crystal Lake
100 W Woodstock St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-356-3620
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Extreme - Extraordinary 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:
- Ice Storm Warning