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Update on the heavy snow

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Decatur, IL

Right Now
12°
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Feels Like: -5°
  • Heat Index: 12°
  • Wind: 16 mph
  • Wind Chill: -5°
  • UV Index: 1 Low
  • Sunrise: 07:09:48 AM
  • Sunset: 05:07:10 PM
  • Dew Point: 6°
  • Visibility: 1.2 mi

Today

Snow during the morning will taper off to light snow during the afternoon. Very cold. High 15F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 90%. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches.

Tonight

Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. Very cold. Low -2F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.

Tomorrow

Partly cloudy. High 13F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.

Weather Alert

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to three
inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing and drifting
snow will be possible today especially in rural areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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Weather Alert

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

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