Drivers need to take heed of this alert from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency).

In an article on mystateline.com, FEMA issued this advisory.

Stay inside and off the roads unless absolutely necessary. Stay inside and off the roads unless absolutely necessary.

WTVO meteorologist added, "Upwards of .4" of an inch of ice is expected to coat roads across northern Illinois between late Tuesday afternoon into early Wednesday morning."

Even more chances of freezing rain and wintery mix loom on Thursday as well.


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