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Wind Advisory
Issued: 3:21 AM Dec. 29, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST /4 PM EST/ MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST /4 PM EST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of wind-whipped snow showers tonight through Monday morning may result in locally hazardous travel conditions due to snow coating some roads and areas of blowing snow from the strong winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects, including holiday decorations. &&
Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 3:07 AM Dec. 29, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow causing localized hazardous travel. Snow accumulations of up to one to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Boone, De Kalb, Ogle, Winnebago, Kane, Lake IL, McHenry, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slick road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any lingering moisture on untreated roads may freeze as temperatures fall into the teens to around 20 degrees overnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 11:29 PM Dec. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...West gales to 45 kt with occasional storm force gusts to around 50 kt and significant waves to 10 ft occasionally to 13 ft expected. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
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