Winter Weather Advisory until 12:00PM
* 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.
* 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: WINNEBAGO ... BOONE ... MCHENRY ... LAKE ... OGLE ... LEE ... DE KALB ... KANE ... DUPAGE ... NORTHERN COOK ... CENTRAL COOK
Instructions:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.
Address/Location
City of Oakbrook Terrace
17W275 Butterfield Rd
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 630-941-8320
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:
- Winter Weather Advisory