Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow accumulations, intense snow rates, strong northeast winds, low visibility, and dangerous travel conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches expected with locally higher amounts. In addition, northeast winds will gust in excess of 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.

* WHEN...From noon to 10 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will become difficult and dangerous, including during the Friday afternoon and evening commute. The combination of heavy, wet snow accumulations on trees and strong northeasterly winds may lead to downed tree limbs and localized power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour and thundersnow may occur within a narrow but intense band of snow. This will cripple travel conditions including during the afternoon and evening commute.

* AFFECTED AREAS: KANKAKEE ... IROQUOIS ... EASTERN WILL ... LAKE ... PORTER ... NEWTON ... JASPER

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Illinois, the latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. In Indiana, the latest road conditions for Indiana are available by calling 1-800-261-7623.