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Counties: Benton; Jasper; Lake; Newton; Porter

...Strong Winds Late Tonight into Sunday Evening...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* TIMING...Very strong west winds will develop late tonight and
early Sunday morning and persist into Sunday evening.
* WINDS...Sustained west winds of 35 to 40 mph with gusts of 50
to as high as 60 mph.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel, especially for high profile
vehicles on north to south roads. Unsecured objects outdoors
blown around. Tree limb damage and sporadic power outages
possible.

Counties: Boone; Cook; De Kalb; DuPage; Ford; Grundy; Iroquois; Kane; Kankakee; Kendall; La Salle; Lake; Lee; Livingston; McHenry; Ogle; Will; Winnebago

...Strong Winds Late Tonight into Sunday Evening...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* TIMING...Very strong west winds will develop late tonight and
early Sunday morning and persist into Sunday evening.
* WINDS...Sustained west winds of 35 to 40 mph with gusts of 50
to as high as 60 mph.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel, especially for high profile
vehicles on north to south roads. Unsecured objects outdoors
blown around. Tree limb damage and sporadic power outages
possible.

Counties: Chippewa; Kandiyohi; Lac Qui Parle; McLeod; Meeker; Pope; Redwood; Renville; Stevens; Swift; Yellow Medicine

...DANGEROUS WINTER STORM EXPECTED TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...
.A Winter Weather Advisory continues through Saturday morning for
portions of west central Wisconsin through southeastern
Minnesota, specifically along and east of a line from Blue Earth
to Faribault in Minnesota, continuing to River Falls and Bloomer
in Wisconsin. Snowfall accumulations of up to around 2 inches
along with up to a tenth of an inch of ice accretion can be
expected through Saturday morning.
A stronger system is expected for Saturday night through Sunday
when accumulating snow plus blowing snow will impact travel,
including blizzard conditions for much of southern and western
Minnesota.
A Blizzard Warning is in effect Saturday evening through Sunday
afternoon for most locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin south of
I-94. This includes southern portions of the Twin Cities metro,
away from more suburban areas. Within the Blizzard Warning, snow
accumulations will range from 1 to 3 inches in the west near the
South Dakota border to 6 to 8 inches along Interstate 35 and
east. The snow is expected from late Saturday afternoon through
the early morning hours Sunday, followed by strong winds of 25 to
35 mph with gusts to near 50 mph for most of the day Sunday. This
could lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very difficult
or impossible in the open areas of western, central, and southern
Minnesota, and far western Wisconsin.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect Saturday evening through
Sunday afternoon for St Croix, Barron, Rusk, Chippewa, and Eau
Claire counties. Within the Winter Storm Warning, snow
accumulations of 6 to 9 inches can be expected with localized
higher amounts possible. The snow is expected Saturday evening
through Sunday morning, followed by strong winds of 20 to 30 mph
with gusts to 40 mph for most of the day Sunday. This may produce
areas of blowing and drifting snow, making travel difficult for
portions of far southeastern Minnesota into west central
Wisconsin.
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the counties along I-94 for
the potential of 1 to 4 inches of snow and very strong wind.
Winds could gust as high as 40 to 45 mph which could lead to very
low visibility and dangerous travel.
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 PM CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as
45 mph with widespread blowing snow.
* WHERE...Stevens and Pope Counties.
* WHEN...From midnight Saturday night to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly
reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Counties: Cass; Champaign; De Witt; Fulton; Knox; Logan; Marshall; Mason; McLean; Menard; Peoria; Piatt; Schuyler; Stark; Tazewell; Vermilion; Woodford

...STRONG WINDS LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MOST OF SUNDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* TIMING...Strong winds are expected to begin late tonight. The
highest gusts are expected through Sunday morning, before
diminishing slightly in the afternoon.
* WINDS...West winds around 30 to 35 mph will potentially gust
over 50 mph at times.
* IMPACTS...Damage may occur to trees, siding, and roofs. Power
outages are possible. Loose, light weight objects will be
thrown around. Driving will be hazardous for high profile
vehicles, especially on north to south oriented roadways.

Counties: Blue Earth; Brown; Carver; Dakota; Goodhue; Le Sueur; Martin; Nicollet; Rice; Scott; Sibley; Watonwan

...DANGEROUS WINTER STORM EXPECTED TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...
.A Winter Weather Advisory continues through Saturday morning for
portions of west central Wisconsin through southeastern
Minnesota, specifically along and east of a line from Blue Earth
to Faribault in Minnesota, continuing to River Falls and Bloomer
in Wisconsin. Snowfall accumulations of up to around 2 inches
along with up to a tenth of an inch of ice accretion can be
expected through Saturday morning.
A stronger system is expected for Saturday night through Sunday
when accumulating snow plus blowing snow will impact travel,
including blizzard conditions for much of southern and western
Minnesota.
A Blizzard Warning is in effect Saturday evening through Sunday
afternoon for most locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin south of
I-94. This includes southern portions of the Twin Cities metro,
away from more suburban areas. Within the Blizzard Warning, snow
accumulations will range from 1 to 3 inches in the west near the
South Dakota border to 6 to 8 inches along Interstate 35 and
east. The snow is expected from late Saturday afternoon through
the early morning hours Sunday, followed by strong winds of 25 to
35 mph with gusts to near 50 mph for most of the day Sunday. This
could lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very difficult
or impossible in the open areas of western, central, and southern
Minnesota, and far western Wisconsin.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect Saturday evening through
Sunday afternoon for St Croix, Barron, Rusk, Chippewa, and Eau
Claire counties. Within the Winter Storm Warning, snow
accumulations of 6 to 9 inches can be expected with localized
higher amounts possible. The snow is expected Saturday evening
through Sunday morning, followed by strong winds of 20 to 30 mph
with gusts to 40 mph for most of the day Sunday. This may produce
areas of blowing and drifting snow, making travel difficult for
portions of far southeastern Minnesota into west central
Wisconsin.
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the counties along I-94 for
the potential of 1 to 4 inches of snow and very strong wind.
Winds could gust as high as 40 to 45 mph which could lead to very
low visibility and dangerous travel.
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
of 3 to 6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and south central
Minnesota.
* WHEN...From 9 PM Saturday to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult or
impossible Saturday night into Sunday.

Counties: Dunn; Pepin; Pierce

...DANGEROUS WINTER STORM EXPECTED TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...
.A Winter Weather Advisory continues through Saturday morning for
portions of west central Wisconsin through southeastern
Minnesota, specifically along and east of a line from Blue Earth
to Faribault in Minnesota, continuing to River Falls and Bloomer
in Wisconsin. Snowfall accumulations of up to around 2 inches
along with up to a tenth of an inch of ice accretion can be
expected through Saturday morning.
A stronger system is expected for Saturday night through Sunday
when accumulating snow plus blowing snow will impact travel,
including blizzard conditions for much of southern and western
Minnesota.
A Blizzard Warning is in effect Saturday evening through Sunday
afternoon for most locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin south of
I-94. This includes southern portions of the Twin Cities metro,
away from more suburban areas. Within the Blizzard Warning, snow
accumulations will range from 1 to 3 inches in the west near the
South Dakota border to 6 to 8 inches along Interstate 35 and
east. The snow is expected from late Saturday afternoon through
the early morning hours Sunday, followed by strong winds of 25 to
35 mph with gusts to near 50 mph for most of the day Sunday. This
could lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very difficult
or impossible in the open areas of western, central, and southern
Minnesota, and far western Wisconsin.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect Saturday evening through
Sunday afternoon for St Croix, Barron, Rusk, Chippewa, and Eau
Claire counties. Within the Winter Storm Warning, snow
accumulations of 6 to 9 inches can be expected with localized
higher amounts possible. The snow is expected Saturday evening
through Sunday morning, followed by strong winds of 20 to 30 mph
with gusts to 40 mph for most of the day Sunday. This may produce
areas of blowing and drifting snow, making travel difficult for
portions of far southeastern Minnesota into west central
Wisconsin.
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the counties along I-94 for
the potential of 1 to 4 inches of snow and very strong wind.
Winds could gust as high as 40 to 45 mph which could lead to very
low visibility and dangerous travel.
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
of 3 to 6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and south central
Minnesota.
* WHEN...From 9 PM Saturday to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult or
impossible Saturday night into Sunday.

Counties: Benton; Buchanan; Cedar; Clinton; Delaware; Des Moines; Dubuque; Henry; Iowa; Jackson; Jefferson; Johnson; Jones; Keokuk; Lee; Linn; Louisa; Muscatine; Scott; Van Buren; Washington

...Rounds Of Heavy Rain May Lead to Flash Flooding And River Flooding...
.A strong storm system will usher unseasonable amounts of
moisture from the south today, and produce occasional rounds of
moderate to heavy rainfall across the area through this evening.
Around one inch of rain has already fallen over much of the area.
An additional half to one inch of rainfall is expected by this
evening, and combined with some snow melt, will likely produce
urban and small stream flooding, as well as possible flash
flooding. Afternoon thunderstorms will add to the flash flood
potential.
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
The Flash Flood Watch continues for
* Portions of Illinois, Iowa, and northeast Missouri, including
the following areas, in Illinois, Bureau, Carroll, Hancock,
Henderson, Henry IL, Jo Daviess, McDonough, Mercer, Putnam,
Rock Island, Stephenson, Warren, and Whiteside. In Iowa,
Benton, Buchanan, Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Des Moines,
Dubuque, Henry IA, Iowa, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Jones,
Keokuk, Lee, Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott, Van Buren, and
Washington. In northeast Missouri, Clark and Scotland.
* Through this evening
* Moderate to heavy rainfall of 1 to 2 inches total is possible by
this evening. This amount of rain combined with snow melt will
produce the threat for flash flooding across the area. Snow and
slush blocking storm drains will also enhance urban flooding.

Counties: Bureau; Carroll; Hancock; Henderson; Henry; Jo Daviess; McDonough; Mercer; Putnam; Rock Island; Stephenson; Warren; Whiteside

...Rounds Of Heavy Rain May Lead to Flash Flooding And River Flooding...
.A strong storm system will usher unseasonable amounts of
moisture from the south today, and produce occasional rounds of
moderate to heavy rainfall across the area through this evening.
Around one inch of rain has already fallen over much of the area.
An additional half to one inch of rainfall is expected by this
evening, and combined with some snow melt, will likely produce
urban and small stream flooding, as well as possible flash
flooding. Afternoon thunderstorms will add to the flash flood
potential.
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
The Flash Flood Watch continues for
* Portions of Illinois, Iowa, and northeast Missouri, including
the following areas, in Illinois, Bureau, Carroll, Hancock,
Henderson, Henry IL, Jo Daviess, McDonough, Mercer, Putnam,
Rock Island, Stephenson, Warren, and Whiteside. In Iowa,
Benton, Buchanan, Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Des Moines,
Dubuque, Henry IA, Iowa, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Jones,
Keokuk, Lee, Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott, Van Buren, and
Washington. In northeast Missouri, Clark and Scotland.
* Through this evening
* Moderate to heavy rainfall of 1 to 2 inches total is possible by
this evening. This amount of rain combined with snow melt will
produce the threat for flash flooding across the area. Snow and
slush blocking storm drains will also enhance urban flooding.

Counties: Adams; Allen; Blackford; Cass; De Kalb; Elkhart; Fulton; Grant; Huntington; Jay; Kosciusko; La Porte; Lagrange; Marshall; Miami; Noble; Pulaski; St. Joseph; Starke; Steuben; Wabash; Wells; White; Whitley

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
HAZARDOUS WEATHER...
* Sustained west winds of 30 to 40 mph, with frequent gusts of 45
to 50 mph are expected to start early Sunday morning and
persist into the evening hours of Sunday.
* Brief periods of sustained winds to 45 mph and wind gusts to 60
mph will be possible, especially during the day Sunday.
IMPACTS...
* Downed tree limbs and small trees could block roads and lead
to power outages as well as cause minor structural damage.
* Driving in high profile vehicles, especially on north-south
roads could become hazardous.
* Unsecured outdoor objects will be blown around.

Counties: Berrien; Branch; Cass; Hillsdale; St. Joseph

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
HAZARDOUS WEATHER...
* Sustained west winds of 30 to 40 mph, with frequent gusts of 45
to 50 mph are expected to start early Sunday morning and
persist into the evening hours of Sunday.
* Brief periods of sustained winds to 45 mph and wind gusts to 60
mph will be possible, especially during the day Sunday.
IMPACTS...
* Downed tree limbs and small trees could block roads and lead
to power outages as well as cause minor structural damage.
* Driving in high profile vehicles, especially on north-south
roads could become hazardous.
* Unsecured outdoor objects will be blown around.

Counties: Allen; Defiance; Fulton; Henry; Paulding; Putnam; Van Wert; Williams

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
HAZARDOUS WEATHER...
* Sustained west winds of 30 to 40 mph, with frequent gusts of 45
to 50 mph are expected to start early Sunday morning and
persist into the evening hours of Sunday.
* Brief periods of sustained winds to 45 mph and wind gusts to 60
mph will be possible, especially during the day Sunday.
IMPACTS...
* Downed tree limbs and small trees could block roads and lead
to power outages as well as cause minor structural damage.
* Driving in high profile vehicles, especially on north-south
roads could become hazardous.
* Unsecured outdoor objects will be blown around.

Counties: Dodge; Fillmore; Mower; Olmsted; Wabasha

...High Impact Expected from Dangerous Storm Tonight...
...Blizzard Conditions For Some...
.Light rain and drizzle will gradually end for a time as
temperatures continue to warm today. Slush on area roads should
also melt a bit so highways should improve. But more
precipitation will spread in from the southwest this afternoon.
Starting this evening, widespread precipitation will bring a
variety of conditions depending on your location. It will change
to all snow initially across northern Iowa, into southeast
Minnesota, and north central Wisconsin. Snow will accumulate
quickly in those areas, perhaps 8 to 12 inches by Sunday morning.
In addition, strong northwest winds will develop overnight into
Sunday morning leading to blizzard conditions and dangerous
travel.
Road closures are likely in areas impacted by the blizzard
conditions. Travel is not recommended tonight in these areas.
Plan now for the wintry conditions. Adjust or cancel travel plans
if possible.
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
of 8 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and
southeast Minnesota.
* WHEN...6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult.
Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Counties: Ashland; Crawford; Erie; Hancock; Huron; Knox; Lucas; Marion; Morrow; Ottawa; Richland; Sandusky; Seneca; Wood; Wyandot

...A Deepening Storm System to bring Strong Winds to the Area on
Sunday...
.A strengthening storm system over the Plains will move into the
Upper Great lakes tonight, and remain north of the area through
Sunday. A cold front associated with this system will move
through the region early Sunday morning, with strong west winds
developing behind it. Winds will gradually subside Sunday Night
into Monday.
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST
MONDAY...
The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.
The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.
* TIMING...Early Sunday morning through Sunday night
* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

Counties: Bay; Genesee; Huron; Lapeer; Lenawee; Livingston; Macomb; Midland; Monroe; Oakland; Saginaw; Sanilac; Shiawassee; St. Clair; Tuscola; Washtenaw; Wayne

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...
HAZARDOUS WEATHER...
* High wind, with gusts of 50 mph likely, is expected beginning
Sunday morning and persisting through late Sunday night.
Sustained winds will be from the west at 30 to 40 mph.
* Brief intervals of gusts up to 60 mph will also be possible.
* The highest gusts are most likely during the late morning to
late afternoon.
IMPACTS...
* Downed tree limbs and power lines will be possible and may
lead to scattered power outages.
* Driving will become potentially hazardous for high profile
vehicles.
* Unsecured outdoor objects will likely be blown around.

Counties: Hardin; Massac; Pope

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
The Flash Flood Watch continues for
* Portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeast
Missouri, including the following areas, in southern Illinois,
Hardin, Massac, and Pope. In western Kentucky, Ballard,
Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden, Daviess,
Fulton, Graves, Henderson, Hickman, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon,
Marshall, McCracken, McLean, Muhlenberg, Todd, Trigg, Union
KY, and Webster. In southeast Missouri, Mississippi and New
Madrid.
* Through this evening
* Three quarters of an inch to nearly two inches of rain will be
possible in the Watch area today and tonight. The highest totals
should be along the Kentucky and Tennessee borders, with
gradually lower amounts toward the Ohio River and the Missouri
Bootheel.
* Ground conditions remain saturated from earlier flooding
rainfall. Any additional rainfall will only cause more flooding
or flash flooding, as any water will runoff immediately. In
areas already inundated by backwater from area rivers and
creeks, sharp rises in water levels can be expected in a short
period of time.