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Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
Saturday April 22nd, 2023 :: 01:57 p.m. CDT

Community

Freeze Watch until 08:00AM Monday

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday morning.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: WINNEBAGO ... BOONE ... MCHENRY ... LAKE ... OGLE ... LEE ... DE KALB ... KANE ... DUPAGE ... LA SALLE ... KENDALL ... GRUNDY ... KANKAKEE ... LIVINGSTON ... IROQUOIS ... FORD ... NORTHERN COOK ... SOUTHERN COOK ... NORTHERN WILL ... SOUTHERN WILL ... EASTERN WILL ... LAKE ... PORTER ... NEWTON ... JASPER ... BENTON

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:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Freeze Watch

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