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Hamilton County, Illinois Nixle
Tuesday December 20th, 2022 :: 02:32 p.m. CST

Advisory

Wind Chill Watch until 12:00PM Friday

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow is possible with total snow accumulations of 2-4 inches. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as -20 to -25 are possible as a result of Thursday night low temperatures of 0 to -5 with sustained winds of 15-25 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Southwest Indiana, Southern Illinois, Southeast Missouri and Western Kentucky.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Expect slippery road conditions with possible flash freezing. Strong winds with moderate to heavy snow will sharply reduce visibility and make for dangerous conditions. Life- threateningly cold wind chill values can quickly result in frostbite in as little as 30 minutes. Wear protective layers and limit time outdoors to as little as possible. Damage to vulnerable pipes is possible. Gusty winds may bring down tree branches. Follow proper directions if using space heaters or generators.

* AFFECTED AREAS: JEFFERSON ... WAYNE ... EDWARDS ... WABASH ... PERRY ... FRANKLIN ... HAMILTON ... WHITE ... JACKSON ... WILLIAMSON ... SALINE ... GALLATIN ... GIBSON ... PIKE ... POSEY ... VANDERBURGH ... WARRICK ... SPENCER ... UNION ... WEBSTER ... HENDERSON ... DAVIESS ... MCLEAN ... PERRY

Instructions:

A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant snow accumulations that would greatly impact travel. Stay tuned for later statements. This watch will be upgraded to a warning if winter storm conditions become more certain. A wind chill watch means the there is the potential for a combination of very cold air and strong winds to create dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation.

Address/Location
Hamilton County, Illinois Nixle
100 S Jackson St
McLeansboro, IL 62859

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-643-3744

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Wind Chill Watch

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