Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 7:37AM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Illinois.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong west-northwest winds gusting to 30 to
40 mph will cause areas of blowing snow and low drifting snow
causing locally poor visibility and hazardous travel, especially
on north to south roads in open, exposed areas. Scattered snow
showers will further exacerbate visibility impacts at times.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and mittens, or gloves.
Varoitus voimassa ma klo 15:37 - ma klo 20:00
