Winter Storm Warning for Lee Center, Illinois
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1120 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021
...Winter Storm to Impact the Region Beginning Monday Afternoon...
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/O.CON.KLOT.WS.W.0001.210125T1900Z-210126T1800Z/
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Including the cities of Rochelle, Oregon, Byron, Dixon, DeKalb,
Sycamore, Aurora, Elgin, Ottawa, Streator, La Salle, Mendota,
Marseilles, Oswego, Yorkville, Plano, Morris, Coal City,
and Minooka
1120 PM CST Sun Jan 24 2021
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO
NOON CST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected, moderate to heavy at times, especially
Monday evening. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches.
Northeast winds gusting as high as 35 mph resulting in periods
of very low visibility.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Hazardous conditions are
likely to impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning
commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some power outages are possible due to the
combined effects of the expected wetter nature of the snow and
strong and gusty winds. Freezing rain and freezing drizzle may
mix in with the snow at times, mainly later Monday night for
locations south of I-88.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
