Wind Advisory issued January 21 at 11:24AM CST until January 22 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts
up to 45 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously
cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central
Illinois and east central Iowa.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to midnight
CST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night
through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
Varoitus voimassa to klo 1:00 - to klo 8:00
