3 products issued by NWS for: Northfield IL
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 949 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ILZ006-012-013-020-103-104-160100- /O.CON.KLOT.WI.Y.0005.260315T1800Z-260316T0200Z/ Lake IL-Kane-DuPage-Kendall-Northern Cook-Central Cook- Including the cities of Mundelein, Evanston, Palatine, Waukegan, Carol Stream, Gurnee, Plano, Downers Grove, Aurora, Schaumburg, Wheaton, Lombard, Des Plaines, Naperville, Cicero, Northbrook, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, Elgin, Chicago, Oswego, Buffalo Grove, Yorkville, and La Grange 949 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on west to east oriented roadways. && $$ Birk
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Chicago IL 927 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ILZ005-006-011>013-019-020-103-160030- /O.NEW.KLOT.WW.Y.0010.260316T0300Z-260316T1800Z/ McHenry-Lake IL-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-La Salle-Kendall-Northern Cook- Including the cities of Mundelein, Evanston, Palatine, Waukegan, Carol Stream, Streator, McHenry, Gurnee, Plano, La Salle, Downers Grove, Aurora, Schaumburg, Crystal Lake, Wheaton, Lombard, Des Plaines, Naperville, Mendota, Woodstock, Northbrook, Algonquin, Marseilles, Elgin, Oswego, Buffalo Grove, Yorkville, Sycamore, DeKalb, and Ottawa 927 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...De Kalb, La Salle, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake IL, McHenry, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Additionally, the combination of snow and blowing snow will result in periods of reduced visibilities, which will make for hazardous travel at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ Birk
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
547 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026
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Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-
La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-
Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton-
547 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 /647 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Significant Non-Thunderstorm Wind Risk.
Limited Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
Level 1 of 5 Tornado Risk.
Level 2 of 5 Damaging Wind Risk...up to 70 mph.
Level 1 of 5 Large Hail Risk...up to quarter size.
Elevated Snow and Blowing Snow Risk late tonight.
DISCUSSION...
Strong to locally damaging southerly non-thunderstorm winds will
occur today with the strongest winds expected to occur near and
east of I-55.
Two rounds of thunderstorms are expected in the area today. The
first round will mainly affect locations west of I-55 late this
morning and early this afternoon and may carry a threat for hail.
The second round will affect a larger portion of the area late
this afternoon and early this evening. Damaging winds may occur
with this second round of storms, particularly in areas near and
east of I-55.
Rain will change over to snow late tonight. The greatest snow
accumulations and travel impacts are expected to occur west of a
LaSalle-Peru to Woodstock, IL line. Strong northwesterly winds
will also lead to blowing snow in open areas.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Monday...
Elevated Non-Thunderstorm Wind Risk.
Limited Snow and Blowing Snow Risk.
Tuesday...
Limited Snow Risk.
DISCUSSION...
Strong northwesterly winds, snow, and blowing snow will continue
through the day on Monday.
Another round of snow is likely to occur Tuesday night into
Wednesday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters may be needed late this afternoon/early this evening.
GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:
Moving toward the northeast at 45-55 mph
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