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Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
Monday April 17th, 2023 :: 02:43 p.m. CDT

Alert

Freeze Warning until 08:00AM Tuesday

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as the upper 20s expected.

* WHERE...Winnebago, Ogle, Lee, La Salle, Livingston and Ford Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WINNEBAGO ... OGLE ... LEE ... LA SALLE ... LIVINGSTON ... FORD

Instructions:

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

Address/Location
Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
844 W Lincoln St
Pontiac, IL 61764

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-844-0911

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible 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:
Freeze Warning

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