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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
159 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

ILZ036-040>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-051130-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0001.250105T0600Z-250106T1800Z/
Fulton-Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-
Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-
Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-
Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
Including the cities of Tuscola, Robinson, Havana, Olney,
Sullivan, Rushville, Winchester, Lincoln, Effingham, Greenup,
Lawrenceville, Newton, Charleston, Flora, Marshall, Taylorville,
Jacksonville, Beardstown, Mattoon, Paris, Danville, Petersburg,
Shelbyville, Monticello, Urbana, Champaign, Canton, Springfield,
Decatur, and Clinton
159 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow likely near and south of a Beardstown to Paris
  line. A high confidence (80% chance) of at least 6 inches of snow.
  A medium confidence (40% chance) of at least 12 inches of snow.
  Blowing snow likely with wind gusts up to 35 mph. Mixed
  precipitation possible. A low confidence (30% chance) of at least
  one tenth of an inch of ice near and south of US Highway 50.

* WHERE...Heavy snowfall across portions of central, east central,
  southeast, and west central Illinois. Freezing rain and ice
  accumulation confined to areas near and south of US Highway 50
  across southeast Illinois.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  will impact the Monday morning commute.

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

&&

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ILZ027-029-031-037-038-051130-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0001.250105T1200Z-250106T1800Z/
Knox-Peoria-Woodford-Tazewell-McLean-
Including the cities of Pekin, Normal, Galesburg, Bloomington,
Peoria, and Eureka
159 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO
NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. A low confidence (less than 40%
  chance) of at least 6 inches of snow. Blowing snow likely with
  wind gusts up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...McLean, Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, and Knox Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Confidence in the northern edge of snowfall
  remains low and may continue to change over the next forecast
  cycle.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the Internet at
www.gettingaroundillinois.com

&&

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MJA