Special Weather Statement for Kankakee; Central Cook; Southern Cook +4 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Central Cook, Eastern Will, Kankakee, Southern Cook, Jasper, Newton, Porter
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What is happening
Rain in a band of lake effect showers will transition to snow tonight, which will continue through Friday morning. Localized slushy snow accumulations may occur wherever the band is most persistent in portions of northwest Indiana and far northeastern Illinois north of the Kankakee River and roughly near and east...
What the bulletin says to do
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Full official description
Bulletin details
Rain in a band of lake effect showers will transition to snow tonight, which will continue through Friday morning. Localized slushy snow accumulations may occur wherever the band is most persistent in portions of northwest Indiana and far northeastern Illinois north of the Kankakee River and roughly near and east of I-57. The Friday morning commute may be affected. Those driving late tonight through Friday morning should allow for extra travel time and plan for potentially slick roads and sudden sharp visibility reductions.
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- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued November 12 at 10:09AM CST by NWS Chicago IL
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Chicago IL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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