Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 17 at 12:07AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 10:07pm
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
West to northwest winds gusting 25 to 35 mph early overnight will
gradually diminish with gusts of 20 to 25 mph by 6 AM. A few
lingering bands of light snow showers and flurries will also diminish
during overnight. However, some slippery stretches of roads
especially in rural areas from Canton to Bloomington northward, will
continue overnight from lingering icy and snow covered roads. Parts
of I-74 north of Galesburg up to Woodhull is currently closed, and
parts of I-39 between El Paso and Wenona has some travel impacts.
Area Description:
Knox; Stark; Peoria; Marshall; Woodford; Fulton; Tazewell; McLean
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: