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5 of 70Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches, with locally hi...
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches, with locally hi...
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north cent...
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Livingston, Ford, Iroq...
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north cent...
Past Weather Alerts for Homewood
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches, with locally higher amounts possible mainly east of State Road 49 and north of US Route 30. Some blowing and drifting snow is possible Sunday night into Monday. * WHERE...Porter County. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief lull in snowfall may occur midday Sunday before another round of lake effect snow develops Sunday afternoon and evening through Monday morning.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches, with locally higher amounts possible mainly east of State Road 49 and north of US Route 30. Some blowing and drifting snow is possible Sunday night into Monday. * WHERE...Porter County. The highest totals are expected across the northeast half of the county. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of snow with some lake enhancement will develop late tonight through Sunday morning. A brief lull in snowfall may occur towards midday Sunday before another round of lake effect snow develops Sunday afternoon and evening through Monday morning.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST /5 PM EST/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, La Salle, Eastern Will, Grundy, Kankakee, Kendall, Northern Will, Southern Cook, and Southern Will Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From 6 AM CST /7 AM EST/ to 4 PM CST /5 PM EST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, La Salle, Eastern Will, Grundy, Kankakee, Kendall, Northern Will, Southern Cook, and Southern Will Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Boone, De Kalb, Lee, Central Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake IL, McHenry, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE CHICAGO METRO... Conditions will turn very dry and windy this afternoon, making conditions supportive of brush fire spread. Even with rainfall last night generally 0.05 to 0.15 of an inch across northeastern Illinois, the combination of warm, dry, and windy conditions will cause fine fuels to dry out by early afternoon. As a result, the Red Flag Warning was expanded to include Cook, DuPage, Will, Kankakee, and Lake (IL) Counties until 8 PM this evening. * Affected Area...Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Ogle, Lee, De Kalb, Kane, La Salle, Kendall, Grundy and Livingston. * Timing...Until 8 PM CST this evening. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 15 to 20 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE CHICAGO METRO... Conditions will turn very dry and windy this afternoon, making conditions supportive of brush fire spread. Even with rainfall last night generally 0.05 to 0.15 of an inch across northeastern Illinois, the combination of warm, dry, and windy conditions will cause fine fuels to dry out by early afternoon. As a result, the Red Flag Warning was expanded to include Cook, DuPage, Will, Kankakee, and Lake (IL) Counties until 8 PM this evening. The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM CST this evening. * Affected Area...Lake IL, DuPage, Cook, Will and Kankakee. * Timing...Until 8 PM CST this evening. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 15 to 20 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Flood Advisory
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. For the Kankakee River...including Momence...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...Localized flooding of wetlands, forest land, agricultural land, and roadways may occur along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 PM CST Friday the stage was 4.5 feet. The water level was affected by an ice jam downstream of the gauge. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain just below flood stage while the ice jam is in place, with local water level fluctuations possible. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations could locally exceed 4 inches, especially near the Illinois-Indiana stateline. * WHERE...Eastern Will County. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 4 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The band of snow is expected to shift back westward into parts of northeastern Illinois Saturday morning, and this could result in additional localized accumulations and travel impacts.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow with total snow accumulations over 6 inches expected, mainly near and north of US Route 30. Isolated totals up to a foot are possible. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to nearly impossible at times north of U.S. Route 30 with near white out conditions and snowfall rates of 2 or more inches per hour under the most intense portions of the band. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Heaviest snowfall is expected late this evening through Saturday morning, when locally 2 inch per hour rates are expected at times. Some breaks in the snowfall are possible at times as the snow band wobbles tonight and Saturday.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected Saturday morning. Total snow accumulations could locally exceed 3 inches, especially near the lake. * WHERE...Northern Cook County. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 4 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The band of snow is expected to shift back westward into parts of northeastern Illinois Saturday morning. This will likely result in additional localized accumulations and travel impacts.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected Saturday morning. Total snow accumulations could locally exceed 3 inches, especially near the lake. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 4 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Localized hazardous travel is expected on Saturday especially near the lake. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A band of lake effect snow is expected to shift back westward Saturday morning, and is expected to impact parts of northeastern Illinois on Saturday. While the footprint of accumulating snow is likely to be lower, localized additional accumulations and associated travel impacts are expected.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow with total snow accumulations over 6 inches expected, mainly near and north of US Route 30. Isolated totals up to a foot are possible. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to nearly impossible at times north of U.S. Route 30 with near white out conditions and snowfall rates of 2 or more inches per hour under the most intense portions of the band. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Heaviest snowfall is expected late this evening through Saturday morning, when locally 2 inch per hour rates are expected at times. Some breaks in the snowfall are possible at times as the snow band wobbles tonight and Saturday.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Two periods of accumulating lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations could locally exceed 4 inches, particularly near the Indiana state line. * WHERE...Eastern Will County. * WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to midnight CST tonight. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to 4 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected to impact the area in two waves. The first will occur through this evening, before the lake effect band shifts east into Indiana for a period tonight. The band of snow is then expected to shift back westward into parts of northeastern Illinois Saturday morning, and this could result in additional localized accumulations and travel impacts.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Two periods of accumulating lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations could locally exceed 5 inches, particularly near the lake. * WHERE...Northern Cook County. * WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 8 PM CST this evening. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to 4 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions will impact this evenings commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected to impact the area in two waves. The first will persist through this evening, before the lake effect band shifts east into Indiana for a period overnight. The band of snow is then expected to shift back westward into parts of northeastern Illinois Saturday morning. This will likely result in additional localized accumulations and travel impacts.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning through this evening, heavy lake effect snow. Snow accumulations locally in excess of 6 inches, particularly near the lake. For the Winter Weather Advisory on Saturday, another round of lake effect snow, with additional localized accumulations in excess of 3 inches possible. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to 4 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will remain hazardous at times into this evening, particularly near the lake. Additional localized adverse impacts to travel are likely at times on Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating lake effect snow will continue into this evening, and will fall locally at 1 to 2 inch per hour rates at times, making for hazardous travel conditions. This will particularly be the case for areas in close proximity to the lake. This intense band of lake effect snow is expected to shift eastward into northwestern Indiana late this evening and overnight, thus resulting in a several hour break in accumulating snow across Cook county overnight. However, the band is expected to shift back westward Saturday morning, and is expected to impact parts of northeastern Illinois on Saturday. While the footprint of accumulating snow is likely to be lower on Saturday, localized additional accumulations and associated travel impacts are expected.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning through this evening, heavy lake effect snow. Snow accumulations locally in excess of 6 inches, particularly near the lake. For the Winter Weather Advisory on Saturday, another round of lake effect snow, with additional localized accumulations in excess of 3 inches possible. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to 4 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will remain hazardous at times into this evening, particularly near the lake. Additional localized adverse impacts to travel are likely at times on Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating lake effect snow will continue into this evening, and will fall locally at 1 to 2 inch per hour rates at times, making for hazardous travel conditions. This will particularly be the case for areas in close proximity to the lake. This intense band of lake effect snow is expected to shift eastward into northwestern Indiana late this evening and overnight, thus resulting in a several hour break in accumulating snow across Cook county overnight. However, the band is expected to shift back westward Saturday morning, and is expected to impact parts of northeastern Illinois on Saturday. While the footprint of accumulating snow is likely to be lower on Saturday, localized additional accumulations and associated travel impacts are expected.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations locally up to 5 inches near the lake. * WHERE...DuPage and Lake IL Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions will impact this evenings commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations in excess of 3 inches near the Indiana state line to around 1 inch west of I-57. * WHERE...Eastern Will County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An intense lake effect snow band may settle near the state line late tonight into Saturday morning and bring snowfall rates over 1 inch per hour for several hours.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy lake effect snow. Snow accumulations locally in excess of 6 inches, particularly in areas near the lake. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible, with additional accumulations possible into Saturday morning. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late tonight through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times, with near white out conditions and snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour under the most intense portions of the band through this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected through early afternoon, with rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times. This will make for hazardous travel conditions. While a short break in the heavy snow is possible for a period this afternoon, a second round of intense lake effect snow is expected to bring at least a few hour period of snowfall rates up to 2 inches per hour this evening. Finally, the lake effect snow band may shift back westward along the state line and bring another period of heavy lake effect snow for several hours Saturday morning.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations over 6 inches expected, mainly near and north of US Route 30. Isolated totals up to one foot are possible. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to nearly impossible at times north of U.S. Route 30 with near white out conditions and snowfall rates of 2 or more inches per hour under the most intense portions of the band this evening into Saturday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The main window for the heaviest snowfall is expected this evening through Saturday morning. Some breaks in the snowfall are possible as the snow band shifts back and forth over the area.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy lake effect snow. Snow accumulations locally in excess of 6 inches, particularly in areas near the lake. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible, with additional accumulations possible into Saturday morning. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late tonight through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times, with near white out conditions and snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour under the most intense portions of the band through this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected through early afternoon, with rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times. This will make for hazardous travel conditions. While a short break in the heavy snow is possible for a period this afternoon, a second round of intense lake effect snow is expected to bring at least a few hour period of snowfall rates up to 2 inches per hour this evening. Finally, the lake effect snow band may shift back westward along the state line and bring another period of heavy lake effect snow for several hours Saturday morning.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected, possibly falling heavily at times. A quick 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is expected within just a 2 or 3 hour period. Locally higher amounts possible with lake-enhanced snow over Lake and northern Cook Counties. * WHERE...DuPage, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, bridges and overpasses will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected into this afternoon. The snow during this period may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour and make for slick travel conditions.
Flood Advisory
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. For the Kankakee River...including Momence...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...Localized flooding of wetlands, forest land, agricultural land, and roadways may occur along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CST Thursday the stage was 4.6 feet. The water level was affected by an ice jam downstream of the gauge. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain just below flood stage while the ice jam is in place, with local water level fluctuations possible. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. For the Kankakee River...including Momence...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...Localized flooding of wetlands, forest land, agricultural land, and roadways may occur along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM CST Thursday the stage was 4.5 feet. The water level was affected by an ice jam downstream of the gauge. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain just below flood stage while the ice jam is in place, with local water level fluctuations possible. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, a period of snow is expected, possibly heavy at times. A quick 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is expected within a few hour period. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible. Snow accumulations of 6 or more inches are possible, mainly east of the Dan Ryan and I-57. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM CST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will likely become hazardous as roads become snow covered during the mid to late morning through early to mid afternoon Friday. If heavy lake effect snow affects eastern Cook County late Friday afternoon and Friday evening, travel within the affected areas could be severely disrupted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected mid to late Friday morning through early afternoon. The snow during this period may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour and make for hazardous travel conditions. Then, later Friday afternoon and evening, an intense band of heavy lake effect snow will develop over southern Lake Michigan, and may impact eastern portions of central and southern Cook County late Friday afternoon or evening. While the residence time of this lake effect band over Cook county may only be 3 to 5 hours, it would likely produce very heavy snow rates of 2 or more inches per hour and could result in localized accumulations exceeding 6 inches. Confidence is still low in whether eastern Cook County will be impacted by the lake effect band Friday afternoon and evening, if the band stays east over the lake into Indiana, then very little additional snow may occur.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow with total snow accumulations over 6 inches expected, mainly near and north of US Route 30. Isolated totals up to a foot are possible. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to nearly impossible at times north of U.S. Route 30 with near white out conditions and snowfall rates of 2 or more inches per hour under the most intense portions of the band. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An initial period of accumulating snow is expected Friday morning. However, the main window for the heaviest snowfall is expected Friday evening through Saturday morning. Some breaks in the snowfall are possible at times as the snow band may wobble Friday night and Saturday.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, a period of snow is expected, possibly heavy at times. A quick 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is expected within a few hour period. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible. Snow accumulations of 6 or more inches are possible, mainly east of the Dan Ryan and I-57. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM CST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will likely become hazardous as roads become snow covered during the mid to late morning through early to mid afternoon Friday. If heavy lake effect snow affects eastern Cook County late Friday afternoon and Friday evening, travel within the affected areas could be severely disrupted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected mid to late Friday morning through early afternoon. The snow during this period may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour and make for hazardous travel conditions. Then, later Friday afternoon and evening, an intense band of heavy lake effect snow will develop over southern Lake Michigan, and may impact eastern portions of central and southern Cook County late Friday afternoon or evening. While the residence time of this lake effect band over Cook county may only be 3 to 5 hours, it would likely produce very heavy snow rates of 2 or more inches per hour and could result in localized accumulations exceeding 6 inches. Confidence is still low in whether eastern Cook County will be impacted by the lake effect band Friday afternoon and evening, if the band stays east over the lake into Indiana, then very little additional snow may occur.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected, possibly falling heavily at times. A quick 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is expected within just a 2 or 3 hour period. * WHERE...DuPage, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 3 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become snow covered and travel hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected mid to late Friday morning through early afternoon. The snow during this period may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour and make for slick travel conditions.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 3 inches, within a few hour period. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations locally in excess of 6 inches possible, mainly near Lake Michigan. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM CST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions will likely impact parts of the Friday commutes. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected mid to late Friday morning through early afternoon. The snow during this period may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour and make for slick travel conditions. Then, later Friday afternoon and evening, an intense band of heavy lake effect snow will develop over southern Lake Michigan, and may impact portions of central and southern Cook county near the lake for a period Friday evening before focusing eastward into northwestern Indiana later Friday night. While the residence time of this lake effect band over Cook county may only be 3 to 5 hours, the potential for heavy snow rates of 2+ inches per hour could result in localized accumulations exceeding 6 inches, particularly near the lake from the city southward.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 3 inches, within a few hour period. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations locally in excess of 6 inches possible, mainly near Lake Michigan. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM CST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions will likely impact parts of the Friday commutes. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected mid to late Friday morning through early afternoon. The snow during this period may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour and make for slick travel conditions. Then, later Friday afternoon and evening, an intense band of heavy lake effect snow will develop over southern Lake Michigan, and may impact portions of central and southern Cook county near the lake for a period Friday evening before focusing eastward into northwestern Indiana later Friday night. While the residence time of this lake effect band over Cook county may only be 3 to 5 hours, the potential for heavy snow rates of 2+ inches per hour could result in localized accumulations exceeding 6 inches, particularly near the lake from the city southward.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow with total snow accumulations over 6 inches possible. The heaviest snow is expected to impact areas near and north of US Route 30. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The dangerous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An initial period of accumulating snow is expected Friday morning. However, the main window for the heaviest snowfall is expected Friday evening through Saturday morning. Some breaks in the snowfall are possible at times as the snow band may wobble Friday night and Saturday.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 3 inches, within a few hour period. * WHERE...DuPage, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 3 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected mid to late Friday morning through early afternoon. The snow during this period may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour and make for slick travel conditions.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow with total snow accumulations over 6 inches possible. The heaviest snow is expected to impact areas near and north of US Route 30. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An initial period of accumulating snow is expected Friday morning. However, the main window for the heaviest snowfall is expected Friday evening through Saturday morning. Some breaks in the snowfall are possible at times as the snow band may wobble Friday night and Saturday.
Flood Advisory
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. For the Kankakee River...including Momence...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...Localized flooding of wetlands, forest land, agricultural land, and roadways may occur along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 4.6 feet. The indicated stage was effected by an ice jam downstream of the gauge. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near to just below flood stage while the ice jam is in place, with local water level fluctuations possible. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. For the Kankakee River...including Momence...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...Localized flooding of wetlands, forest land, agricultural land, and roadways may occur along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 4.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near flood stage while the ice jam is in place, with local water level fluctuations possible. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. For the Kankakee River...including Momence...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...Localized flooding of wetlands, forest land, agricultural land, and roadways may occur along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 4.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near flood stage while the ice jam is in place, with local water level fluctuations possible. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. For the Kankakee River...including Momence...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...Localized flooding of wetlands, forest land, agricultural land, and roadways may occur along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CST Monday the stage was 4.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near flood stage while the ice jam is in place, with local water level fluctuations possible. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. For the Kankakee River...including Momence...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...Localized flooding of wetlands, forest land, agricultural land, and roadways may occur along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CST Sunday the stage was 5.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near flood stage while the ice jam is in place, with local water level fluctuations possible. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From midnight CST /1 AM EST/ tonight to noon CST /1 PM EST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.