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A band of heavy snow will occur just to the northwest of this track,
extending from near St. Louis toward Shelbyville, then toward
Danville. Storm total snow accumulations within this band will total
8 to 10 inches, with local amounts around a foot. General snow
amounts throughout the warning area will be 6 to 10 inches, with 2
to 5 inches common along and northwest of the Illinois River. The
snow will be accompanied by strong northeast winds Thursday evening,
which will become northerly overnight, then northwesterly Friday
morning. This will cause hazardous travel in blowing and drifting
snow. The snow will taper off by midday Friday.
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A winter storm warning remains in effect from 6 p.m. Thursday to
noon Friday for the counties of McLean, Logan, DeWitt, Piatt,
Champaign, Vermilion, Macon, Moultrie, Douglas, Coles, Edgar and
Clark, including the cities of Bloomington, Normal, Lincoln,
Champaign, Urbana, Danville, Decatur, Charleston and Mattoon.
Expect snow to overspread the area by late Thursday afternoon,
with periods of heavy snow Thursday night. The snow will begin to
taper off Friday morning. Between 6 and 10 inches of snowfall will
be likely in the warning area by Friday morning, with local amounts
around a foot possible. Gusty northeast winds Thursday night will
become northwest by Friday morning. This will cause blowing and
drifting snow, which will significantly affect travel.
A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible.
This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
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A winter storm warning remains in effect from 3 p.m. Thursday to
noon Friday for the counties of Sangamon, Christian, Shelby,
Cumberland, Effingham, Jasper, Crawford, Clay, Richland and
Lawrence, including the cities of Springfield, Taylorville,
Shelbyville, Effingham, Flora and Lawrenceville.
Expect snow to begin Thursday afternoon and become heavy toward
sunset. Heavy snow will continue through the night and begin to
taper off Friday morning. Between 6 and 10 inches of snowfall will
be likely in the warning area by Friday morning. Some spots may see
around a foot of total snowfall. Gusty northeast winds Thursday
night will become northwest by Friday morning, with considerable
blowing and drifting snow late Thursday night into Friday morning,
which will significantly affect travel.
A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible.
This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
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A winter weather advisory remains in effect from 6 p.m. Thursday to
noon Friday for the counties of Knox, Stark, Peoria, Marshall,
Woodford, Fulton, Tazewell and Mason, including the cities of
Galesburg, Peoria and Havana.
Expect snow to overspread the area Thursday
afternoon and continue into the overnight hours. The snow will begin
to taper off Friday morning after accumulating from 3 to 5 inches.
Gusty northeast winds Thursday evening will become northwest by
Friday morning, producing areas of blowing and drifting snow.
A winter weather advisory means that periods of
snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be
prepared for slippery roads and limited visibility, and use caution
while driving.
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A winter weather advisory remains in effect from 3
p.m. Thursday to noon Friday for the counties of Schuyler, Cass,
Menard, Scott and Morgan, including the city of Jacksonville.
Expect snow to continue Thursday afternoon and into
the overnight hours. The snow will begin to taper off Friday morning
after accumulating 3 to 6 inches. Gusty northeast winds Thursday
evening will become northwest Friday morning, producing areas of
blowing and drifting snow well into the morning hours of Friday.
A winter weather advisory means that periods of
snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be
prepared for slippery roads and limited visibility, and use caution
while driving.
[Text from announcement received from
the Emergency Email
Network]
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