Blizzard Warning Issued for Putnam County: High Winds and Blowing Snow Expected Through Monday
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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 Putnam County, effective from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon, featuring 60 mph wind gusts and hazardous travel conditions.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Putnam County, Illinois
- Issued
- April 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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 Putnam County, Illinois.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Blizzard Warning for Putnam County. This alert is in effect from 7:00 PM CDT this evening through 1:00 PM CDT Monday.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Putnam County in Illinois.
Expected Conditions
Blizzard conditions are expected to develop, characterized by total snow accumulations of up to two inches and powerful wind gusts reaching as high as 60 mph. These winds are likely to cause blowing snow, which could significantly reduce visibility and potentially bring down tree branches. Road conditions are expected to be slippery.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning begins at 7:00 PM CDT on Sunday, March 15, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 1:00 PM CDT on Monday, March 16. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Monday morning commute.
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions, residents are encouraged to visit gettingaroundillinois.com.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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