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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Lincoln, IL

January 18, 201921 counties in Illinois

NWS Lincoln, IL issued this winter storm warning at Jan 18, 2019, 3:10 AM CST for 21 counties in Illinois. It took effect at Jan 18, 2019, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 18 hr. 32 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jan 18, 2019, 3:10 AM CST (09:10 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 18, 2019, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Jan 19, 2019, 12:09 PM CST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Lincoln, IL
All 21 counties

Cass County, IL, Champaign County, IL, DeWitt County, IL, Fulton County, IL, Knox County, IL, Logan County, IL, Macon County, IL, Marshall County, IL, Mason County, IL, McLean County, IL, Menard County, IL, Morgan County, IL, Peoria County, IL, Piatt County, IL, Sangamon County, IL, Schuyler County, IL, Scott County, IL, Stark County, IL, Tazewell County, IL, Vermilion County, IL, Woodford County, IL

The radar

The Lincoln radar (KILX), 21 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:08 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 19, 1:30 AM CSTSNOW 31 N Abingdon, IL
Jan 19, 3:00 AM CSTSNOW 1.52 N Champaign, ILNORTH SIDE OF CHAMPAIGN. VIA WCIA-TV MEDIA
Jan 19, 3:00 AM CSTSNOW 22 W Lincoln, IL
Jan 19, 5:00 AM CSTSNOW 34 Ne Normal, IL
Jan 19, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.4Lincoln, IL
Jan 19, 6:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 5.8Altona, IL
Jan 19, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 23 Wnw Peoria, IL
Jan 19, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 24 Sw Beason, IL
Jan 19, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 2Morton, IL
Jan 19, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 2Roanoke, IL
Jan 19, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.11 N Athens, IL
Jan 19, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.11 S Morton, IL
Jan 19, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.12 Nnw Dewey, IL
Jan 19, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.24 Sse Pekin, IL
Jan 19, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.52 Wnw Danvers, IL
Jan 19, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.5Wsw Clinton, IL
Jan 19, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.64 Ssw Le Roy, IL
Jan 19, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.6Nne Lincoln, IL
Jan 19, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.81 Nw Normal, IL
Jan 19, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 3.51 Sse Normal, IL
Jan 19, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 3.5Avon, IL
Jan 19, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 4Galesburg, IL
Jan 19, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.41 Nw Knoxville, IL
Jan 19, 7:30 AM CSTSNOW 13 W Bismarck, ILSLEET FALLING AT PRESENT TIME.
Jan 19, 7:30 AM CSTSNOW 2Eureka, IL
Jan 19, 7:30 AM CSTSNOW 2.3Hoopeston, IL
Jan 19, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.5Minonk, IL
Jan 19, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.65 Nw Peoria, IL
Jan 19, 8:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 5.71 N Abingdon, ILDRIFTS OF 1 TO 1 1/2 FEET.
Jan 19, 9:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.56 N Manito, IL
Jan 19, 9:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.72 E Spring Bay, IL
Jan 19, 9:30 AM CSTSNOW 33 Ne Bloomington, IL

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 00:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 78 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2019-01-18Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 3 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2019-01-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 7 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
3 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
503 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
43 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
7 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
96 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

286 
WWUS43 KILX 180910
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
310 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER STORM TO IMPACT CENTRAL ILLINOIS TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY 
EVENING...

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>043-047>051-182200-
/O.UPG.KILX.WS.A.0002.190119T0000Z-190120T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILX.WS.W.0002.190119T0000Z-190120T0000Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, 
Clinton, Beardstown, Petersburg, Winchester, Jacksonville, 
and Springfield
310 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snowfall expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to
  6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$

ILZ044>046-053-182200-
/O.UPG.KILX.WS.A.0002.190119T0000Z-190120T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILX.WS.W.0002.190119T0600Z-190120T0600Z/
Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Macon-
Including the cities of Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, 
and Decatur
310 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT CST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snowfall expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to
  6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Piatt, Champaign, Vermilion and Macon Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight CST Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$

ILZ052-054>057-061-182200-
/O.UPG.KILX.WS.A.0002.190119T0600Z-190120T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KILX.WW.Y.0005.190119T0600Z-190120T0600Z/
Christian-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-
Including the cities of Taylorville, Sullivan, Tuscola, 
Charleston, Mattoon, Paris, and Shelbyville
310 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT CST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of up to two tenths of 
  an inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight CST Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$

ILZ062-063-066-182200-
/O.NEW.KILX.WW.Y.0005.190119T0600Z-190120T0600Z/
Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-
Including the cities of Greenup, Marshall, and Effingham
310 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT CST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to two inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth 
  of an inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Cumberland, Clark and Effingham Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight CST Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
022 
WWUS43 KILX 181755
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1155 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER STORM TO IMPACT CENTRAL ILLINOIS TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY
EVENING...

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>043-047>051-190200-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0002.190119T0000Z-190120T0000Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, 
Clinton, Beardstown, Petersburg, Winchester, Jacksonville, 
and Springfield
1155 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snowfall expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to
  6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$

ILZ044>046-053-190200-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0002.190119T0600Z-190120T0600Z/
Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Macon-
Including the cities of Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, 
and Decatur
1155 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO MIDNIGHT CST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snowfall expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to
  6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Piatt, Champaign, Vermilion and Macon Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight CST Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$

ILZ067-068-071>073-190200-
/O.EXB.KILX.WW.Y.0005.190119T1800Z-190120T0600Z/
Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
Including the cities of Newton, Robinson, Flora, Olney, 
and Lawrenceville
1155 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches
  expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Jasper, Crawford, Clay, Richland and Lawrence Counties.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to midnight CST Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$

ILZ066-190200-
/O.EXT.KILX.WW.Y.0005.190119T1800Z-190120T0600Z/
Effingham-
Including the city of Effingham
1155 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches
  expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Effingham County.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to midnight CST Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$

ILZ052-054>057-061>063-190200-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0005.190119T0600Z-190120T0600Z/
Christian-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-
Including the cities of Taylorville, Sullivan, Tuscola, 
Charleston, Mattoon, Paris, Shelbyville, Greenup, and Marshall
1155 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT CST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of up to two tenths of an
  inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight CST Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$
849 
WWUS43 KILX 182209
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
409 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER STORM TO IMPACT CENTRAL ILLINOIS TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY
EVENING...

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>043-047>051-190615-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0002.190119T0000Z-190120T0000Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, 
Clinton, Beardstown, Petersburg, Winchester, Jacksonville, 
and Springfield
409 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snowfall expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 
  to 6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$

ILZ044>046-053-190615-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0002.190119T0600Z-190120T0600Z/
Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Macon-
Including the cities of Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, 
and Decatur
409 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO MIDNIGHT CST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snowfall expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 
  to 6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Piatt, Champaign, Vermilion and Macon Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight CST Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$

ILZ052-054>057-061>063-190615-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0005.190119T0600Z-190120T0600Z/
Christian-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-
Including the cities of Taylorville, Sullivan, Tuscola, 
Charleston, Mattoon, Paris, Shelbyville, Greenup, and Marshall
409 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT CST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of 
  an inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight CST Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$

ILZ066>068-071>073-190615-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0005.190119T1800Z-190120T0600Z/
Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
Including the cities of Effingham, Newton, Robinson, Flora, 
Olney, and Lawrenceville
409 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY
TO MIDNIGHT CST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 1 to 3 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Jasper, Crawford, Clay, Richland and Lawrence Counties.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to midnight CST Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$
870 
WWUS43 KILX 190253
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
853 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER STORM TO IMPACT CENTRAL ILLINOIS TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY
EVENING...

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>043-047>051-191100-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190120T0000Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, 
Clinton, Beardstown, Petersburg, Winchester, Jacksonville, 
and Springfield
853 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snowfall expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 
  to 6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$

ILZ044>046-053-191100-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0002.190119T0600Z-190120T0600Z/
Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Macon-
Including the cities of Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, 
and Decatur
853 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO MIDNIGHT CST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snowfall expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 
  to 6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Piatt, Champaign, Vermilion and Macon Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight CST Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$

ILZ052-054>057-061>063-191100-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0005.190119T0600Z-190120T0600Z/
Christian-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-
Including the cities of Taylorville, Sullivan, Tuscola, 
Charleston, Mattoon, Paris, Shelbyville, Greenup, and Marshall
853 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT CST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of 
  an inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight CST Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$

ILZ066>068-071>073-191100-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0005.190119T1800Z-190120T0600Z/
Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
Including the cities of Effingham, Newton, Robinson, Flora, 
Olney, and Lawrenceville
853 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY
TO MIDNIGHT CST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 1 to 3 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Jasper, Crawford, Clay, Richland and Lawrence Counties.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to midnight CST Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$
966 
WWUS43 KILX 190931
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
331 AM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

...WINTER STORM IMPACTS TO CONTINUE INTO THIS EVENING...

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>043-047>051-191745-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190120T0000Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, 
Clinton, Beardstown, Petersburg, Winchester, Jacksonville, 
and Springfield
331 AM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

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

* WHAT...Heavy snowfall expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 
  to 6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM CST today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$

ILZ044>046-053-191745-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190120T0600Z/
Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Macon-
Including the cities of Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, 
and Decatur
331 AM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snowfall expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 
  to 6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Piatt, Champaign, Vermilion and Macon Counties.

* WHEN...Through midnight CST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$

ILZ052-054>057-061>063-191745-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190120T0600Z/
Christian-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-
Including the cities of Taylorville, Sullivan, Tuscola, 
Charleston, Mattoon, Paris, Shelbyville, Greenup, and Marshall
331 AM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  2 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an
  inch possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Through midnight tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$

ILZ066>068-071>073-191745-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0005.190119T1800Z-190120T0600Z/
Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
Including the cities of Effingham, Newton, Robinson, Flora, 
Olney, and Lawrenceville
331 AM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  1 to 3 inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Jasper, Crawford, Clay, Richland and Lawrence Counties.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$

Shimon/07
739 
WWUS43 KILX 191505
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
905 AM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

...WINTER STORM IMPACTS TO CONTINUE INTO THIS EVENING...

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>043-047>051-192315-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190120T0000Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, 
Clinton, Beardstown, Petersburg, Winchester, Jacksonville, 
and Springfield
905 AM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

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

* WHAT...Heavy snowfall expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 
  to 6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM CST today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$

ILZ044>046-053-192315-
/O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190120T0600Z/
Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Macon-
Including the cities of Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, 
and Decatur
905 AM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 1 to 4 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Piatt, Champaign, Vermilion and Macon Counties.

* WHEN...Through midnight CST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$

ILZ052-054>057-061>063-192315-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190120T0600Z/
Christian-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-
Including the cities of Taylorville, Sullivan, Tuscola, 
Charleston, Mattoon, Paris, Shelbyville, Greenup, and Marshall
905 AM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of 
  an inch possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Through midnight tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$

ILZ066>068-071>073-192315-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0005.190119T1800Z-190120T0600Z/
Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
Including the cities of Effingham, Newton, Robinson, Flora, 
Olney, and Lawrenceville
905 AM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 1 to 3 inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Jasper, Crawford, Clay, Richland and Lawrence Counties.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$
464 
WWUS43 KILX 191809
WSWILX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1209 PM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>043-047>051-191915-
/O.CAN.KILX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190120T0000Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, 
Clinton, Beardstown, Petersburg, Winchester, Jacksonville, 
and Springfield
1209 PM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Some areas of light snow will continue over portions of central
Illinois this afternoon, however most of the accumulating snow has
ended. Despite the cancellation of the warning, driving conditions
could remain hazardous into this evening, with strong northerly
winds creating areas of blowing and drifting snow. Motorists are
advised to drive with caution as roads remain snow covered and
hazardous.

$$

ILZ044>046-053-191915-
/O.CAN.KILX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190120T0600Z/
Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Macon-
Including the cities of Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, 
and Decatur
1209 PM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Some areas of light snow will continue over portions of central
Illinois this afternoon, however most of the accumulating snow has
ended. Despite the cancellation of the warning, driving conditions
could remain hazardous into this evening, with strong northerly
winds creating areas of blowing and drifting snow. Motorists are
advised to drive with caution as some roads remain snow covered 
and hazardous.

$$

ILZ052-054-055-061-191915-
/O.CAN.KILX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190120T0600Z/
Christian-Moultrie-Douglas-Shelby-
Including the cities of Taylorville, Sullivan, Tuscola, 
and Shelbyville
1209 PM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

A few lingering areas of light snow are possible this afternoon,
but accumulating snow has diminished.

$$

ILZ056-057-062-063-200215-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190120T0600Z/
Coles-Edgar-Cumberland-Clark-
Including the cities of Charleston, Mattoon, Paris, Greenup, 
and Marshall
1209 PM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of 
  an inch possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Through midnight tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$

ILZ066>068-071>073-200215-
/O.CON.KILX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190120T0600Z/
Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
Including the cities of Effingham, Newton, Robinson, Flora, 
Olney, and Lawrenceville
1209 PM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 1 to 3 inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Jasper, Crawford, Clay, Richland and Lawrence Counties.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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 on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Lincoln, IL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Jan 17, 11:53 PM CST, 3 hours 17 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 17, 11:53 PM CST, 3 hours 17 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1153 PM CST Thu Jan 17 2019

.UPDATE...
Issued at 930 PM CST Thu Jan 17 2019

Added patchy fog to the forecast tonight to areas from the IL
river valley southeast. Otherwise rest of the forecast looks on
track with cloudy skies continuing and wnw winds 5 to 10 mph this
evening, becoming light overnight. Temps currently in the lower
30s over central IL and mid 30s in southeast IL. Lows by dawn to
range from lower 20s nw of the IL river, to around 30F in
southeast IL.

A cold front had pushed southeast of IL into central KY and nw TN.
A 1034 mb Canadian high pressure over northern Alberta and
Saskatchewan and nosing sse into the eastern Dakotas and far
western IA/MO. The high pressure ridge axis to shift eastward into
central IL by dawn with wnw winds becoming light to calm as high
pressure ridge moves in. Models showing low clouds decreasing a
bit nw of the IL river toward sunrise, but mid/high clouds to
quickly spread in from the west over the IL river valley by mid
Friday morning.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Friday)
ISSUED AT 303 PM CST Thu Jan 17 2019

Areas of dense fog continue to affect much of the area southeast
of a Bloomington to Jacksonville line. The trend should be for
visibilities to improve as a shortwave trough and surface low
shift farther east of the area later this afternoon into this
evening. Current dense fog advisory ends at 00z and based on
latest hi-res guidance feel conditions should be improving by
that time. Will monitor trends for need to extend advisory over
the eastern CWA.

For tonight through the early portions of Friday, a narrow high
pressure ridge builds over the area. This will bring quiet weather
and light winds. Forecast sounding suggest low clouds remain
trapped under the subsidence inversion, limiting diurnal temp
ranges. This results in lows in the mid 20s to near 30 tonight,
and upper 20s to mid 30s highs on Friday.

.LONG TERM...(Friday night through Thursday)
ISSUED AT 303 PM CST Thu Jan 17 2019

A winter storm will bear down on the region for the second weekend
in a row. Winter storm watch has been issued 00z/Sat to 00z/Sun
along and north of the I-72 corridor, and 06z/Sat to 06z/Sun
farther south to a Shelbyville to Paris line.

12z models have come into somewhat better agreement with both the
NAM and GFS/GEFS indicating a farther north low track from
northern Arkansas into northern Kentucky on Saturday. EC continues
to be the farther south of the operational models but agreement
on mass fields is improved. Still some phasing issue to be sorted
out over the next few model runs and expect some fine-tuning to
precip type locations and snowfall amounts.

Initial band of mid- level frontogenesis looks to focus snow to
our northwest Friday afternoon, with isentropic lift ahead of the
approaching shortwave and surface low pressure systems quickly
increasing precip across the CWA Friday evening. The slight
northern shift in the low track results in stronger WAA occurring
farther north and suggests a narrow zone of freezing rain possible
at the onset south of I-72 and north of I-70. This would continue
into early Saturday morning before changing over to snow as cold
advection increases with backing low level flow. One to two tenth
inch ice accumulations are possible focused on a Taylorville to
Charleston line before changing over to snow. Farther north, all
snow is expected with widespread 4-6" accumulations. While this
is on the lower end of traditional warning criteria, strong north
to northeast winds will result from tightening MSLP gradient
between 1000 mb low to our south and 1038 mb high pressure nosing
into the northern Plains. This will cause gusts up to 35 mph mid-
morning through late Saturday afternoon which will create blowing
and drifting snow. Snow is expected to diminish from the
northwest later Saturday afternoon over much of the watch area,
and during the evening over the southern section of the watch.
South of I-70, rain will be the predominant p-type until CAA
eventual forces a changeover Saturday afternoon. Much lower storm
total snowfall is forecast here, at 1-2".

12z models have continued to back off the the magnitude of CAA
behind this system for Saturday night through Sunday night. 850
mb temps now progged into the lower teens C, resulting in single
digit to lower teen mins Sunday and Monday morning. Winds do not
go completely calm with the ridge axis forecast to pass through
the Great Lakes. This drops min wind chills to 0 to -10F Monday
morning.

The cold shot looks to be brief though, as warm advection
quickly commences Monday ahead of the next approaching system.
Plenty of time to assess track and timing details, but this looks
to be another significant system for the Tuesday to Wednesday
timeframe. Upper air pattern currently favors a farther northwest
low path than the weekend system, which would put more of the area
on the warm side of the low.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Friday night)
Issued at 1155 PM CST Thu Jan 17 2019

MVFR ceilings will tend to lower toward IFR at times after 09Z and
some fog could lower vsbys to MVFR especially se of the IL river.
The fog should lift during Fri morning, while low stratus clouds
likely linger during the day Friday with ceilings ranging from 500
to 1500 ft. Light snow to spread eastward toward the IL river/PIA
between 8-9 pm Saturday, to I-55 around 10 pm and reaching DEC
and CMI around or shortly after midnight Fri night. Vsbys will
lower to 1-2 miles with the snow at PIA, BMI and SPI during
mid/late Fri evening with ceilings lower to 300-600 ft. WNW winds
around 5 kts early overnight to become light and variable during
overnight into early Friday morning as high pressure ridge axis
shifts eastward into IL. Wind then become east at 5-10 kts during
the day Friday, and ENE at 10-14 kts during Friday evening and
few gusts of 15-20 kts after 03Z/9 pm Friday evening.

&&

.ILX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Storm Watch from Friday evening through Saturday
afternoon for ILZ027>031-036>038-040>051-053.

Winter Storm Watch from late Friday night through Saturday
evening for ILZ052-054>057-061.

&&

UPDATE...07
SHORT TERM...25
LONG TERM...25
AVIATION...07
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 17, 4:06 PM CST, 11 hours 4 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
406 PM CST Thu Jan 17 2019

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>051-053-181200-
Cass-Champaign-De Witt-Fulton-Knox-Logan-Macon-Marshall-Mason-
McLean-Menard-Morgan-Peoria-Piatt-Sangamon-Schuyler-Scott-Stark-
Tazewell-Vermilion-Woodford-
406 PM CST Thu Jan 17 2019

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Illinois, east central Illinois and west central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT...

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

Another winter storm system is expected to impact central Illinois
Friday night through Saturday with accumulating snow and gusty
winds. At this time most of central Illinois should expect 4 to 6
inches of new snow with isolated amounts up to 8 inches. Cold air
and low wind chills will follow this system for Sunday and
Monday.

Another weather system will bring the potential for accumulating
snow on Tuesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

A conference call has been scheduled for 11 am on Friday for the
Winter Storm. Emergency Management and Media please check email
for updated infomation about access.

ILZ055-181200-
Douglas-
406 PM CST Thu Jan 17 2019

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Illinois.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT...

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

Another winter storm system is expected to impact central Illinois
Friday night through Saturday with accumulating snow and gusty
winds. At this time most of central Illinois should expect 4 to 6
inches of new snow with isolated amounts up to 8 inches. Cold air
and low wind chills will follow this system for Sunday and
Monday.

Another weather system will bring the potential for accumulating
snow on Tuesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

A conference call has been scheduled for 11 am on Friday for the
Winter Storm. Emergency Management and Media please check email
for updated infomation about access.

ILZ062-063-066>068-071>073-181200-
Clark-Clay-Crawford-Cumberland-Effingham-Jasper-Lawrence-Richland-
406 PM CST Thu Jan 17 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Illinois and southeast Illinois.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT...

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

Another winter storm system is expected to impact the area Friday
night through Saturday night. Mixed precipitation Friday night
will give way to accumulating snow and gusty winds. Very cold air
and low wind chills will follow this system for Sunday and Monday.

Another weather system will bring the potential for accumulating
snow on Tuesday and Wednesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

A conference call has been scheduled for 11 am on Friday for the
Winter Storm. Emergency Management and Media please check email
for updated infomation about access.

ILZ052-054-056-057-061-181200-
Christian-Coles-Edgar-Moultrie-Shelby-
406 PM CST Thu Jan 17 2019

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Illinois and east central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT...

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

Another winter storm system is expected to impact the area Friday
night through Saturday night. Mixed precipitation Friday night
will give way to accumulating snow and gusty winds. Very cold air
and low wind chills will follow this system for Sunday and Monday.

Another weather system will bring the potential for accumulating
snow on Tuesday and Wednesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

A conference call has been scheduled for 11 am on Friday for the
Winter Storm. Emergency Management and Media please check email
for updated infomation about access.

HJS

The office that day

Everything else NWS Lincoln, IL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 18, 3:10 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryILXChristian, Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland and 8 more45 hr
Jan 18, 8:40 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningILXClay, Richland12 days

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.