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Blizzard Warning
Issued: 7:33 AM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 2 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Stark and Knox Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less at
times. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the Monday
morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be
obtained on the Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com

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Wind Advisory
Issued: 7:13 AM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM
CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph
expected late this morning and afternoon and switching west to
northwest during tonight.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west
central Illinois.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

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