Wind Chill Warning until 03:00PM Wednesday
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Missouri and south central and southwest Illinois.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Wednesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CLINTON ... ST. LOUIS ... WARREN ... MARION ... ST. LOUIS CITY ... ST. CLAIR ... ST. CHARLES ... MADISON ... WASHINGTON
Instructions:
A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and strong winds will create dangerously low wind chill values. This will result in frost bite and lead to hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. If you must venture outdoors, be certain to dress properly, with several layers of light-weight, loose fitting clothing and making sure that all exposed skin is covered.
Address/Location
City of Salem IL. Department of Emergency Management
201 S Rotan St
Salem, IL 62881
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Wind Chill Warning