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Ice and Snow Threat Increasing Monday Night and Tuesday

(3:25 p.m. Monday announcement)

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[March 03, 2008]  Two winter storm systems will affect central, east-central and southeast Illinois Monday night and Tuesday. The first will be a significant freezing rain event for portions of eastern and southeastern Illinois Monday night, with ice accumulations around one-quarter inch by sunrise Tuesday. As the first wave is winding down Tuesday morning, the second part of the storm will begin as an area of heavy snow develops over eastern Missouri late Monday night and moves into central Illinois after dawn. Expect a snow band of 4 to 6 inches around the Interstate 55 corridor, with lesser amounts to the southeast.

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a snow advisory in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday for the counties of Logan, DeWitt, Cass, Menard, Scott, Morgan, Sangamon, Christian and Macon, including the cities of Lincoln, Jacksonville, Springfield, Taylorville and Decatur. The winter storm watch is no longer in effect.

Expect precipitation to taper off Monday night but begin again around dawn Tuesday. Heavy snow is expected over many areas, with a band of 4 to 6 inches possible from midmorning into midafternoon. The highest likelihood for the heaviest snow will be near the Interstate 55 corridor.

A snow advisory means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow-covered roads and limited visibilities and use caution while driving.

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The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a snow advisory in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday for McLean County, including Bloomington-Normal.

An area of snow is expected to develop over eastern Missouri late Monday night and move into central Illinois Tuesday morning. The snow will be heavy at times, with 4 to 6 inches of accumulation possible. The heaviest snow is expected from around noon until midafternoon.

A snow advisory means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow-covered roads and limited visibilities and use caution while driving.

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The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a winter weather advisory in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday for the counties of Piatt, Champaign and Vermilion, including the cities of Champaign, Urbana and Danville. The winter storm watch is no longer in effect.

Expect rain to change to a mixture of freezing rain and sleet Monday evening. Ice accumulations Monday night could reach one- to two-tenths of an inch by dawn Tuesday. There will be a break in the precipitation Tuesday morning, but then snow will develop and increase toward midday. Snow accumulations of 2 or 3 inches will be possible by sunset.

A winter weather advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities and use caution while driving.

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The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a winter storm warning in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday for the counties of Moultrie, Douglas, Coles, Edgar, Shelby, Cumberland, Clark, Effingham, Jasper and Clay, including the cities of Charleston, Mattoon, Shelbyville, Effingham and Flora. The winter storm watch is no longer in effect.

Expect rain Monday evening to change to a mixture of sleet and freezing rain by 9 p.m. Ice accumulations by dawn could measure one-quarter inch or more.

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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The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a winter weather advisory in effect from 9 p.m. Monday to 6 a.m. Tuesday for the counties of Crawford, Richland and Lawrence, including the city of Lawrenceville. The winter storm watch is no longer in effect.

Rain will continue Monday night and be heavy at times. Temperatures may drop below the freezing mark for a time, which will turn the rain into freezing rain. Ice accumulations of one- to two-tenths of an inch will be possible before the precipitation decreases toward midmorning Tuesday.

A winter weather advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities and use caution while driving.

[Text from announcement received from the Emergency Email Network]


Active Weather for Monday Evening and Tuesday

(9:09 a.m. Monday announcement)

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[March 03, 2008]  The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a flood watch. Rainfall of 1.5 inches can be expected.

A winter storm watch is in effect from Monday evening through Tuesday. Freezing rain and sleet may expand northward, changing to snow. The highest probability of one-quarter inch of ice is south of Interstate 72. A heavy snow band is expected from Taylorville northeast to Champaign, with 4-6 inches possible.

Travel may be difficult. Agencies should monitor the weather situation.

[Text from announcement received from Terry Storer, Logan County Emergency Management Agency]

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