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Lake-effect snow showers will persist across northwest Indiana this morning through this afternoon. ...
Flood Advisory
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kankakee River at Momence a...
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches, with localized tota...
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Additional snow accumulations ranging from up to 3 inches near t...
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow with total snow accumulations over 6 inches expected, mainly near an...
Past Weather Alerts for Kankakee
Special Weather Statement
Lake-effect snow showers will persist across northwest Indiana this morning through this afternoon. Coverage and intensity of snow showers will increase this morning and early this afternoon, with additional accumulations of 1 to 2 inches possible especially across eastern Lake and northeastern Jasper counties. Gusty northwest winds will produce blowing and drifting of snow in open areas. Untreated roads will likely be snow covered and slippery, making for hazardous travel conditions. Snow showers should diminish this afternoon.
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. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches, with localized totals up to 5 inches, north of U.S. Route 30. * WHERE...Lake IN County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A main lake effect snow band is expected to move over the area prior to sunrise, then settle along the Illinois shore and into northern Lake County through the day. Though the intensity of snow will gradually diminish through the day, snowfall rates this morning could surpass 1 inch per hour.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Additional snow accumulations ranging from up to 3 inches near the Illinois-Indiana stateline to less than 1 inch west of Interstate 57. * WHERE...Eastern Will County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour are possible as a lake effect snow band settles over the area late morning into early afternoon.
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. 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.
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 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...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.
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 some roadways may occur along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM CST Saturday the stage was 5.5 feet. The indicated stage was affected by an ice jam downstream of the gauge. - 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
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Hazardous travel conditions due to snow occurring. * WHERE...Benton, Jasper, and Newton Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, bridges, and overpasses, will be slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snow accumulations will range from 3 to 6 inches.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Hazardous travel conditions due to snow occurring. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, bridges, and overpasses, will be slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snow accumulations will range from around an inch or two near the Interstate 88 and 80 corridors to 4 to 7 inches near US 10.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Hazardous travel conditions due to snow occurring. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Roads, bridges, and overpasses, will be slick and hazardous, including the Interstate 80, 90, and 94 corridor. Visibility may occasionally drop below 1 mile, particularly Sunday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Steady snow overnight will transition into localized lake effect snow Sunday afternoon. Total snow accumulations will range from around 3 inches near the Kankakee River Valley to locally 6 inches within a few miles of the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight CST Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. * WHERE...Benton, Jasper, and Newton Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ this evening to 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Flood Advisory
...The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Flood Advisory 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 is expected. * WHERE...Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge. * WHEN...From this evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...Localized flooding of wetlands, forest land, agricultural land, and some roadways may occur along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CST Friday the stage was 4.7 feet. The indicated stage was affected by an ice jam located 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
Hydrologic Outlook
ESFLOT Cold temperatures this week have caused a significant increase in river ice across the area, including multiple ice jams. Cold temperatures are expected to continue into next week, with favorable conditions for river ice formation. Areas of open river may see new ice growth, while areas with existing ice cover my thicken. No widespread flooding is expected, but ice jams will be possible in isolated areas, especially along the Rock, Fox, and Kankakee rivers. Ice jams may cause rises or fluctuations on area rivers with little warning. Persons with interests along area rivers should closely monitor the latest forecasts.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below. * WHERE...In Illinois, Ford and Iroquois Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST /10 AM EST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Flood Warning
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. For the Kankakee River...including Momence...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge. * WHEN...From this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS... Localized flooding of wetlands, forest land, agricultural land, and some roadways may occur along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CST Friday the stage was 4.7 feet. The indicated stage was affected by an ice jam located downstream of the gauge. - 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
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills are expected across interior portions of northern Illinois.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills are expected across interior portions of northern Illinois.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Ford and Iroquois Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ Friday to 9 AM CST /10 AM EST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 to 30 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Ford and Iroquois Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM CST Friday to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 to 30 minutes.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills between 30 and 40 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills are expected across interior portions of northern Illinois.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 20 and 30 below expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Ford and Iroquois Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ to noon CST /1 PM EST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below to 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST 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.
Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Illinois, including the following counties, Cook, DuPage and Will. * WHEN...Until 830 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks and remain elevated. Road and street flooding may continue. Flooding may continue in poor drainage and urban areas. High water will recede slowly. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1025 PM CST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated that heavy rainfall had moved out of the area, but up to 3 inches of rain occurred during the afternoon and evening hours. Multiple stream gauges indicate rapid rises and standing water remains on multiple roadways. Roadway flooding will likely improve over the next few hours, with stream levels decreasing during the overnight hours. - Flooding impacts will continue, but little to no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that may continue to experience flooding include... Chicago, Joliet, Naperville, Cicero, Evanston, Bolingbrook, Skokie, Des Plaines, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn, Berwyn, Wheaton, Oak Park, Downers Grove, Glenview, Elmhurst, Lombard, Ohare Airport and Carol Stream. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Hydrologic Outlook
ESFLOT Waves of showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening across portions of northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana. The highest rainfall rates are expected this evening as atmospheric moisture increases to near record levels for January and a line of showers and thunderstorms moves through the area. Small isolated corridors may receive rainfall in excess of 1-2 inches, especially in areas where storms orient in a more southwest to northeast direction. Rainfall amounts of this magnitude sometimes cause localized flooding of streams and poor drainage areas during the winter months. Areas with streets, drainage ditches, and stormwater drains impacted by late fall and early winter vegetation debris may be especially susceptible to flooding. This outlook means that elevated water levels and potential impacts are possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons with interests along area streams and rivers should closely monitor the latest forecasts. In addition, ensure that nearby stormwater drains and ditches are cleared of debris.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph early this morning, easing to occasional gusts to around 45 mph by mid morning. * WHERE...Northern and central Illinois and extreme northwest Indiana * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, and Newton Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST /7 AM EST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Special Weather Statement
Areas of freezing fog will be possible this morning. The freezing fog may be locally dense, reducing visibility to one quarter mile or less in some areas. If traveling, be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Patchy slick spots are possible on untreated surfaces.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and winter driving conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches, with the highest amounts generally near and south of the Kankakee River. * WHERE...Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM CST /5 PM EST/ this afternoon to 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the evening commute today.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and winter driving conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches, with the highest amounts generally near and south of the Kankakee River. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the evening commute today.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM CST /5 PM EST/ this afternoon to 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with locally higher amounts possible south of Interstate 80. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening commute.
Special Weather Statement
Shallow freezing fog is possible early this morning outside of Chicago. The freezing fog may be locally dense. If traveling, be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Where locally dense fog develops, patchy slick spots may also occur due to the sub- freezing temperatures.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Continuing snowfall. Additional snow accumulations up to three inches possible. Highest additional accumulations expected near the Wisconsin state line. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will be slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will ease late this evening and overnight. Some blowing and drifting snow is possible tonight into tomorrow in open areas.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches expected. Southeast winds gusting to 30 mph could lead to pockets of blowing show. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will ease late this evening and overnight.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Illinois, Ford and Iroquois Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, and Newton Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST /1 AM EST/ tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snowfall rates are expected this afternoon, with some blowing and drifting snow possible. The snow will likely transition to drizzle late this evening.