Alert archive / Illinois / Winter Storm Warnings in 2018
Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Lincoln, IL
NWS Lincoln, IL issued this winter storm warning at Nov 24, 2018, 3:54 AM CST for Knox County, Marshall County, Stark County, Illinois. It took effect at Nov 25, 2018, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for . No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 24, 2018, 3:54 AM CST (09:54 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 25, 2018, 12:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Nov 25, 2018, 11:38 AM CST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Lincoln, IL
Counties Knox County, IL, Marshall County, IL, Stark County, IL
The radar
The Quad Cities radar (KDVN), 94 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Davenport, (KDVN), launched 00:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 90 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 607 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 13 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 163 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 179 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
573 WWUS43 KILX 240954 WSWILX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lincoln IL 354 AM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...Heavy Snow Possible Sunday Afternoon and Sunday Night... ILZ027-028-241800- /O.UPG.KILX.WS.A.0004.181125T1800Z-181126T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KILX.WS.W.0002.181125T1800Z-181126T0600Z/ Knox-Stark- Including the cities of Galesburg and Toulon 354 AM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Knox and Stark Counties. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to midnight CST Sunday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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 by calling 1-800-452-4368. && $$ ILZ029-030-036-040-241800- /O.UPG.KILX.WS.A.0004.181125T1800Z-181126T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KILX.WW.Y.0015.181125T1800Z-181126T0600Z/ Peoria-Marshall-Fulton-Schuyler- Including the cities of Peoria, Lacon, Canton, and Rushville 354 AM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Peoria, Marshall, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to midnight CST Sunday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and significantly reduced visibility due to wind driven snowfall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained by calling 1-800-452-4368. && $$ Shimon
5 follow-up statements
728 WWUS43 KILX 241637 WSWILX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lincoln IL 1037 AM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...Heavy Snow Possible Sunday Afternoon and Sunday Night... ILZ027-028-242245- /O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0002.181125T1800Z-181126T0600Z/ Knox-Stark- Including the cities of Galesburg and Toulon 1037 AM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Knox and Stark Counties. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to midnight CST Sunday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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 by calling 1-800-452-4368. && $$ ILZ029-030-036-040-242245- /O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0015.181125T1800Z-181126T0600Z/ Peoria-Marshall-Fulton-Schuyler- Including the cities of Peoria, Lacon, Canton, and Rushville 1037 AM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Peoria, Marshall, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to midnight CST Sunday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and significantly reduced visibility due to wind driven snowfall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained by calling 1-800-452-4368. && $$
539 WWUS43 KILX 242015 WSWILX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lincoln IL 215 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...Winter Storm to Impact Portions of Central Illinois Sunday Afternoon and Sunday Night... ILZ030-250400- /O.UPG.KILX.WW.Y.0015.181125T1800Z-181126T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KILX.WS.W.0002.181125T1800Z-181126T0600Z/ Marshall- Including the city of Lacon 215 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Marshall County. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to midnight CST Sunday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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 by calling 1-800-452-4368. && $$ ILZ027-028-250400- /O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0002.181125T1800Z-181126T0600Z/ Knox-Stark- Including the cities of Galesburg and Toulon 215 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Knox and Stark Counties. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to midnight CST Sunday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained by calling 1-800-452-4368. && $$ ILZ031-037-038-041-047-250400- /O.EXA.KILX.WW.Y.0015.181125T1800Z-181126T0600Z/ Woodford-Tazewell-McLean-Mason-Cass- Including the cities of Eureka, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Havana, and Beardstown 215 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Woodford, Tazewell, McLean, Mason and Cass Counties. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to midnight CST Sunday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and significantly reduced visibility due to wind driven snowfall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained by calling 1-800-452-4368. && $$ ILZ029-036-040-250400- /O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0015.181125T1800Z-181126T0600Z/ Peoria-Fulton-Schuyler- Including the cities of Peoria, Canton, and Rushville 215 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Peoria, Marshall, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to midnight CST Sunday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and significantly reduced visibility due to wind driven snowfall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained by calling 1-800-452-4368. && $$
609 WWUS43 KILX 250348 WSWILX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lincoln IL 948 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...Winter Storm to Impact Portions of Central Illinois Sunday Afternoon and Sunday Night... ILZ027-028-030-251100- /O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0002.181125T1800Z-181126T0600Z/ Knox-Stark-Marshall- Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, and Lacon 948 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Knox, Stark and Marshall Counties. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to midnight CST Sunday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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 by calling 1-800-452-4368. && $$ ILZ029-031-036>038-040-041-047-251100- /O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0015.181125T1800Z-181126T0600Z/ Peoria-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler-Mason-Cass- Including the cities of Peoria, Eureka, Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, Havana, and Beardstown 948 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Peoria, Woodford, Fulton, Tazewell, Mclean, Schuyler, Mason and Cass Counties. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to midnight CST Sunday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and significantly reduced visibility due to wind driven snowfall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained by calling 1-800-452-4368. && $$ Auten
545 WWUS43 KILX 250831 WSWILX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lincoln IL 231 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...Winter Storm to Impact Portions of Central Illinois This Afternoon and Tonight... ILZ027-028-030-251800- /O.EXT.KILX.WS.W.0002.181125T1800Z-181126T1200Z/ Knox-Stark-Marshall- Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, and Lacon 231 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Knox, Stark and Marshall Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained by calling 1-800-452-4368. && $$ ILZ029-031-036>038-040-041-047-251800- /O.EXT.KILX.WW.Y.0015.181125T2100Z-181126T1200Z/ Peoria-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler-Mason-Cass- Including the cities of Peoria, Eureka, Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, Havana, and Beardstown 231 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Peoria, Woodford, Fulton, Tazewell, Mclean, Schuyler, Mason and Cass Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and significantly reduced visibility due to wind driven snowfall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained by calling 1-800-452-4368. && $$ Shimon
399 WWUS43 KILX 251738 WSWILX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lincoln IL 1138 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...Winter Storm Impacting Areas West of I-55 Tonight... ILZ027-028-030-260145- /O.UPG.KILX.WS.W.0002.181125T1800Z-181126T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KILX.BZ.W.0001.181126T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ Knox-Stark-Marshall- Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, and Lacon 1138 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Knox, Stark and Marshall Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. 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 by calling 1-800-452-4368. && $$ ILZ029-031-036-037-040-041-047-260145- /O.UPG.KILX.WW.Y.0015.181125T2100Z-181126T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KILX.BZ.W.0001.181126T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ Peoria-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-Schuyler-Mason-Cass- Including the cities of Peoria, Eureka, Canton, Pekin, Rushville, Havana, and Beardstown 1138 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained by calling 1-800-452-4368. && $$ ILZ042-048>051-260145- /O.EXB.KILX.WW.Y.0015.181126T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ Logan-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon- Including the cities of Lincoln, Petersburg, Winchester, Jacksonville, and Springfield 1138 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Logan, Menard, Scott, Morgan and Sangamon Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and significantly reduced visibility due to wind driven snowfall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained by calling 1-800-452-4368. && $$ ILZ038-260145- /O.EXT.KILX.WW.Y.0015.181126T0000Z-181126T1200Z/ McLean- Including the cities of Bloomington and Normal 1138 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Peoria, Woodford, Fulton, Tazewell, Mclean, Schuyler, Mason and Cass Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions and significantly reduced visibility due to wind driven snowfall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained by calling 1-800-452-4368. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Lincoln, IL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 3:54 AM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | ILX | Cass, Fulton, Logan, McLean, Marshall, Mason and 8 more | 50 hr |
Nearby
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.