- Monday February 11th, 2019 :: 10:11 p.m. CST
Ice Storm Warning until 09:00AM Tuesday
* WHAT...Significant icing. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of up to three tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Lee, DeKalb, Kane and La Salle Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong westerly winds are expected to develop Tuesday afternoon and continue Tuesday night. These strong winds may result in blowing snow and may also increase the threat of power outages, especially for areas that see the more significant ice accumulations tonight.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on dangerous travel conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute.
* AFFECTED AREAS: KANE ... LA SALLE ... DE KALB ... LEE
Instructions:
An Ice Storm Warning means significant amounts of ice accumulation will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Snapped power lines and falling tree branches are also possible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by going to www.gettingaroundillinois.com in Illinois or by calling 1 8 0 0 2 6 1 7 6 2 3 in Indiana.
Address/Location
Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
844 W Lincoln St
Pontiac, IL 61764
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-844-0911
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP VCOM followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Ice Storm Warning