Cloudy. Occasional light rain this morning...diminishing to a chance of sprinkles by this afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Cloudy. A chance of rain this evening...then rain becoming widespread after midnight. Lows around 40. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Tuesday
Rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
There are currently no warnings or advisories for this location.
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 9:00 am CST on November 16, 2009
... This is winter weather preparedness week...
This week... November 15 through 21... is winter weather preparedness week in Illinois and Indiana. Take time to prepare your family for a cold weather emergency at home or on the Road. Throughout the winter months... helpful information will be available from federal... state and local agencies... disaster relief organizations and public safety organizations. The Illinois emergency management agency and Indiana department of Homeland security urge you to use this information to develop a family protection plan for a safe winter.
If the need arises because of storms this winter... shelters throughout Illinois and Indiana will open for your protection. The Illinois emergency management agency and Indiana department of Homeland security suggest you create a family protection plan. Have a store of food and drinking water... a battery-powered portable radio or NOAA Weather Radio for receiving emergency information... a first aid kit ... And most importantly... a plan for warmth and safety. For more information contact your local emergency management agency or visit www.State.IL.US/iema or www.In.Gov/dhs.