Blizzard Warning Issued for Henderson and Warren Counties; Wind Gusts Up to 60 MPH Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 1, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Henderson and Warren counties, effective from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon, with heavy winds and snow expected.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Western Illinois
- Issued
- April 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Quad Cities
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Western Illinois.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of western Illinois. The alert is in response to expected blizzard conditions involving significant snowfall and high wind gusts.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Henderson and Warren Counties in Illinois.
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for blizzard conditions with total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Wind gusts are expected to reach between 50 and 60 mph. These conditions will likely result in slippery road surfaces and potential tree damage due to the high winds. The hazardous weather is expected to impact the Monday morning commute significantly.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning goes into effect at 7:00 PM CDT this evening, Sunday, March 15, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 1:00 PM CDT on Monday, March 16.
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If travel is absolutely necessary, ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions in the area, visit gettingaroundillinois.com.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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