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City of Ottawa IL
Monday January 8th, 2024 :: 02:08 p.m. CST

Alert

Winter Storm Warning until 12:00AM Wednesday

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Lake IL, Kane and La Salle Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to midnight CST Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times. The hazardous conditions will impact both the morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates in excess of one inch per hour are possible at times late tonight into Tuesday evening. Visibilities under one half mile are possible.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LAKE ... KANE ... LA SALLE

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
City of Ottawa IL
301 W Lafayette St
Ottawa, IL 61350

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-433-2131

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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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