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Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 8:55 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...La Salle, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will cause sharply reduced visibilities, particularly in open areas. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 8:27 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest gales to 45 kt and significant waves to 16 ft occasionally to 21 ft. * WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor, IL to Michigan City, IN. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * 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. &&
Flood Advisory
Issued: 6:58 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by earlier excessive rainfall is occurring. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois, including the following counties, Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will and northwest Indiana, including the following county, Lake IN. * WHEN...Until 1000 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams will remain at bankfull or crest in minor flood stage. Partial flooding of low-lying areas such as fields and ditches will continue. Due to falling temperatures and falling snow, flood waters may be slow to recede or may even freeze in place, particularly in ditches and fields. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 154 AM CDT, river gauge levels in the advisory area indicate that many rivers and creeks are in action or minor flood stage. In addition, many fields, ditches, and other low lying areas are full of water. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Naperville, Cicero, Hammond, Gary, Arlington Heights, Evanston, Schaumburg, Bolingbrook, Palatine, Skokie, Des Plaines, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn, Berwyn, Mount Prospect and Wheaton. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters. &&
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