Wetter-Warnungen, Effingham, IL Micro Area

Winter Storm Warning issued January 4 at 1:59PM CST until January 6 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Lincoln IL * WHAT...Heavy snow likely near and south of a Beardstown to Paris line. A high confidence (80% chance) of at least 6 inches of snow. A medium confidence (40% chance) of at least 12 inches of snow. Blowing snow likely with wind gusts up to 35 mph. Mixed precipitation possible. A low confidence (30% chance) of at least one tenth of an inch of ice near and south of US Highway 50. * WHERE...Heavy snowfall across portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. Freezing rain and ice accumulation confined to areas near and south of US Highway 50 across southeast Illinois. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com