URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
247 PM CST Wed Dec 21 2022
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY for Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence counties.
Including the cities of Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, Sullivan, Tuscola, Charleston, Mattoon, Paris, Shelbyville, Greenup, Marshall, Effingham, Newton, Robinson, Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY…
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph resulting in blowing and drifting snow. Visibility a quarter mile or less at times. Wind chill values as low as 30 below zero.
* WHERE…Portions of central, east central and southeast Illinois.
* WHEN…From noon Thursday to 6 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and isolated power outages are possible. The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, including multiple layers, hat, and gloves.
The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com
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Deubelbeiss/Delaney
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