Special Weather Statement Illinois | Effective 03/16/2026 11:24

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 1:24PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 16, 2026 - 11:24am
Expires: 
March 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
Light snow continues to fall across portions of central and southeast Illinois this afternoon. Winds gusting to around 30 to 40 mph at times is resulting in blowing and drifting snow. Visibility may be reduced to a quarter mile or less at times. Use caution if traveling this evening and be alert to slippery roads along with low or rapidly changing visibility. Allow extra time to reach your destination safely.
Area Description: 
De Witt; Piatt; Champaign; Vermilion; Scott; Morgan; Sangamon; Christian; Macon; Moultrie; Douglas; Coles; Edgar; Shelby; Cumberland; Clark; Effingham; Jasper; Crawford; Clay; Richland; Lawrence
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov