Winter Storm Warning until 11:00PM Saturday
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...McHenry and Lake IL Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 PM to 11 PM CDT Saturday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will likely be very difficult in heavy snowfall with greatly reduced visibilities. In the heaviest snowfall, rates could approach 1 to 2 inches per hour.
* AFFECTED AREAS: MCHENRY ... LAKE
Instructions:
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by going to www.gettingaroundillinois.com in Illinois.
Address/Location
Richmond, IL Police Department
5600 Hunter Dr
Richmond, IL 60071
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-678-4163
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