Winter Storm Warning until 12:00AM Wednesday
* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to midnight CST Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult and dangerous at times. The hazardous conditions will impact both the morning and evening commutes on Tuesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates in excess of one inch per hour are possible at times late Tuesday morning into Tuesday evening. Visibilities under one half mile are possible.
* AFFECTED AREAS: WINNEBAGO ... BOONE ... MCHENRY ... OGLE ... LEE ... DE KALB
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
Richmond, IL Police Department
5600 Hunter Dr
Richmond, IL 60071
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-678-4163
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