- Saturday January 13th, 2024 :: 03:30 a.m. CST
Wind Chill Advisory until 09:00AM Wednesday
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, areas of blowing and drifting snow expected, mainly in open areas. Additional snow accumulations this morning less than one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on locally slippery road conditions, mainly in open areas. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
* AFFECTED AREAS: LA SALLE ... KENDALL ... GRUNDY ... KANKAKEE ... SOUTHERN COOK ... NORTHERN WILL ... SOUTHERN WILL ... EASTERN WILL ... LAKE ... PORTER
Instructions:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. In Illinois, the latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. In Indiana, the latest road conditions for Indiana are available by calling 1-800-261-7623.
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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP VCOM followed by your message, to 888777
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:
- Wind Chill Advisory