Winter Weather Advisory until 03:00AM Sunday
* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills of 20 to 30 degrees below zero expected. For the Winter Weather Advisory, very low visibility and snow covered roads due to falling, blowing and drifting snow expected.
* WHERE...In Illinois, DuPage, Southern Cook, Northern Will and Eastern Will Counties. In Indiana, Lake IN County.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 AM CST Sunday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on pockets of very low visibility and snow covered roads due to falling, blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas and on north to south oriented roadways. If planning to travel, expect slowed speeds and include emergency supplies in your vehicle. Ensure others know your travel plans in case you get stuck. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as few as 30 minutes.
* AFFECTED AREAS: DUPAGE ... SOUTHERN COOK ... NORTHERN WILL ... EASTERN WILL ... LAKE
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
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