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Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
Tuesday January 9th, 2024 :: 02:09 p.m. CST

Alert

Winter Storm Warning until 04:00AM Wednesday

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow and dangerous travel conditions expected. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow rates will exceed 1 inch per hour at times this afternoon. Strongest winds will occur this evening.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WINNEBAGO ... BOONE ... MCHENRY ... OGLE ... LEE ... DE KALB ... 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
Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
844 W Lincoln St
Pontiac, IL 61764

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-844-0911

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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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