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Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:22AM CDT until October 17 at

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

In effect until: Oct 17, 2026, 1:00 PM

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

Likely impact; effects through 1:00 PM.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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* WHAT...Low temperatures near freezing are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning.

* 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 17 at 2:22AM CDT until October 17 at

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