Special Weather Statement Illinois | Effective 03/16/2026 07:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 9:12AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 16, 2026 - 7:12am
Expires: 
March 16, 2026 - 11:00am
Description: 
Light snow continues to fall across portions of central and southeast Illinois this morning. Winds gusting to around 45 to 50 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 morning 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