Winter Storm Warning until 12:00AM Sunday
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches expected with locally higher amounts.
* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest and west central Illinois.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to midnight CST Saturday night.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.
* AFFECTED AREAS: PIKE ... RANDOLPH ... ST. CLAIR ... MONTGOMERY ... BOND ... MONROE ... MADISON ... WASHINGTON ... MACOUPIN ... CALHOUN ... CLINTON ... MARION ... FAYETTE ... JERSEY ... GREENE
Instructions:
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means that heavy snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected. The rapid accumulation of snow will make travel extremely difficult, if not impossible. If travel is necessary, make sure to exercise extreme caution. Begin your travel with a full tank of gas, and carry a winter storm kit which includes a shovel, flashlight, cellphone, food and water, and blankets of extra warm clothing. Call 1-800-452-4368 for road information.
Address/Location
City of Salem IL. Department of Emergency Management
201 S Rotan St
Salem, IL 62881
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant 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:
- Winter Storm Warning