Winter Storm Warning

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 823 PM CST Fri Jan 14 2022 IAZ040-051-052-063-064-076>078-151030- /O.CON.KDVN.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220115T1200Z/ Buchanan-Benton-Linn-Iowa-Johnson-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa- Including the cities of Independence, Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Marengo, Iowa City, Sigourney, Washington, and Wapello 823 PM CST Fri Jan 14 2022 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting 20 to 30 miles per hour leading to blowing and drifting of snow. Reduced visibilities of below 1/2 a mile at times expected as well. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 for Iowa, or by visiting 511ia.org, modot.org, or idot.Illinois.gov. &&