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Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 1:59PM CDT until October 17 at

Affecting Winnebago; Boone; McHenry; Ogle; Lee; De Kalb; Kane

In effect until: Oct 17, 2026, 5:00 AM

Winnebago; Boone; McHenry; Ogle; Lee; De Kalb; Kane

Likely impact; effects through 5:00 AM.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures are expected.

* WHERE...Boone, De Kalb, Lee, Ogle, Winnebago, Kane, and McHenry
Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 1:59PM CDT until October 17 at

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