 Maximum icing with this system will likely occur across parts of the
Illinois River valley, primarily along and north of a
Rushville-to-Bloomington line, where ice accumulations of one
quarter of an inch or more are likely. Farther south, lesser ice
accumulations of around one-tenth of an inch are possible along the
Interstate 72 corridor. The precipitation will gradually change to
all rain across the entire area by Saturday evening.The National
Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a freezing rain advisory in
effect from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday for the counties of Logan,
Cass, Menard, Scott, Morgan and Sangamon, including the cities of
Lincoln, Jacksonville and Springfield.
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The National Weather Service in Lincoln has also
issued a freezing rain advisory in effect from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday for Mason County, including the city of Havana.
A mixture of freezing rain, sleet and snow will
begin across the area Saturday morning, with the precipitation
changing to all freezing rain by afternoon. Ice accumulations of
around one-tenth of an inch are possible before the precipitation
changes to rain by Saturday evening.
Motorists are advised to drive with caution on area
roadways, as the light accumulation of ice will cause slippery spots
to develop.
A freezing rain advisory means that periods of
freezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties. Be
prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving.
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 The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued
an ice storm warning in effect from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday for
the counties of Knox, Stark, Peoria, Marshall, Woodford, Fulton,
Tazewell, McLean and Schuyler, including the cities of Galesburg,
Peoria, Bloomington and Normal.
A mixture of freezing rain, sleet and snow will
begin across the area Saturday morning, with the precipitation
changing to all freezing rain by afternoon. Ice accumulations of
one-quarter of an inch or more are likely, mainly along and
northwest of a Rushville-to-Bloomington line. In addition,
increasing southeasterly winds, gusting up to 30 mph at times, may
cause tree branches to fall into power lines, causing power outages.
Ice will most likely accumulate first on elevated
surfaces, especially trees and power lines. Eventually ice will
affect most roads and walkways, creating hazardous travel
conditions.
An ice storm warning means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice
accumulations will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is
strongly discouraged. Commerce will likely be severely affected. If
you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will
likely lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches that
add to the danger.
[Text from announcement received from
the Emergency Email
Network]
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