Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 8:51PM CST until January 20 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory tonight into early Monday morning, very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST Monday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM Monday to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Hydrologic Outlook issued January 19 at 9:13AM CST by NWS Chicago IL
ESFLOT Favorable conditions for river ice development and possible ice jams are expected through Wednesday morning, impacting the Rock, Fox, Des Plaines, and Kankakee river basins. Bitterly cold temperatures will persist through Wednesday morning. This will make conditions favorable for the rapid formation of river ice on area rivers and tributaries. River ice spotters and river gauge data indicate that most area rivers already have some areas of heavy river ice including a few minor ice jams. New ice jams will be possible along the Rock, Fox, Des Plaines, and Kankakee rivers, including their tributaries. Any ice jam that develops
Flood Watch issued January 19 at 9:06AM CST by NWS Chicago IL
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible due to an ice jam. * WHERE...Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, water overtops low-lying banks at River Isle upstream from Momence. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CST Sunday the stage was 2.6 feet and is being affected by a ice. - Forecast...During past ice jams in this area with similar weather and river conditions, the
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 9:21PM CST until January 20 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday to noon CST /1 PM EST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After some recovery Monday afternoon, another round of dangerously cold wind chills is expected Monday night into Tuesday morning.
Flood Watch issued January 18 at 9:14PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible due to a developing ice jam. * WHERE...Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, water overtops low-lying banks at River Isle upstream from Momence. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CST Saturday the stage was 3.2 feet. - Forecast...During past ice jams in this area with similar weather and river conditions, the river crested near flood stage. -
Hydrologic Outlook issued January 18 at 9:12AM CST by NWS Chicago IL
ESFLOT Favorable conditions for river ice development and possible ice jams are expected tonight through early next week, impacting the Rock, Fox, Des Plaines, and Kankakee river basins. Bitterly cold temperatures will return to the region tonight and persist through early next week. This will make conditions favorable for the rapid formation of river ice on area rivers and tributaries. River ice spotters and river gauge data indicate that most area rivers already have some areas of heavy river ice including a few minor ice jams. New ice jams will be possible along the Rock, Fox, Des Plaines, and Kankakee
Hydrologic Outlook issued January 17 at 11:23AM CST by NWS Chicago IL
ESFLOT Favorable conditions for river ice development and possible ice jams are expected from Saturday through at early next week, impacting the Rock, Fox, Des Plaines, and Kankakee river basins. Bitterly cold temperatures will return to the region Saturday into Saturday night and persist through early next week. This will make conditions favorable for the rapid formation of river ice on area rivers and tributaries. River ice spotters and river gauge data indicate that most area rivers already have some areas of heavy river ice including a few minor ice jams. New ice jams will be possible along the Rock
Flood Watch issued January 17 at 9:44PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible due to a developing ice jam. * WHERE...Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Water over tops low-lying banks at River Isle upstream from Momence. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CST Friday the stage was 3.2 feet and is being affected by a developing ice jam. - Forecast...During past ice jams in this area with similar weather
Flood Watch issued January 16 at 9:44PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible due to a developing ice jam. * WHERE...Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Water overtops low-lying banks at River Isle upstream from Momence. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CST Thursday the stage was 3.2 feet. - Forecast...During past ice jams in this area with similar weather and river conditions, the river crested near flood stage. -
Small Craft Advisory issued January 14 at 9:24PM CST until January 16 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT..Southwest winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN. * WHEN...From 3 PM Wednesday to 3 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.