Firefighters have responded to hundreds of weather-related emergency calls and over 30,000 ComEd customers remain without power following a wintry mix storm in Lake and McHenry counties. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued an ice storm warning that was in effect Wednesday morning and expired Thursday morning. The warning covered McHenry, Boone and Winnebago counties. […]
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ComEd working to restore power to 15,000 customers in Lake, McHenry counties amid wintry mix storm
A wintry mix and high winds have caused power lines and trees to fall down, leading to over 15,000 customers in Lake and McHenry counties being without power. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued an ice storm warning that went into effect at 6 a.m. Wednesday and is set to expire at 6 a.m. Thursday. The […]
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Ice storm warning, winter weather advisory in effect for Lake and McHenry counties
The National Weather Service has issued an ice storm warning for McHenry County and a winter weather advisory for Lake County as a wintry mix moves into the area. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the ice storm warning in effect for 6 a.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday. The warning covers McHenry, Boone and […]
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Weather service warns of possible ice storm on Wednesday in Lake, McHenry counties
The National Weather Service says there is potential for an ice storm on Wednesday that could cause hazardous travel conditions in Lake and McHenry counties. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook on Monday for portions of north-central and northeast Illinois. The outlook includes Lake County and McHenry County. A large storm […]
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National Weather Service warns of freezing rain causing icy conditions in Lake, McHenry counties
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory to warn of freezing rain that could cause hazardous conditions in Lake and McHenry counties. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the advisory for Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago and Ogle counties. The advisory, which was issued Tuesday morning, will remain in effect until 7 p.m. […]