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Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
Saturday January 13th, 2024 :: 05:18 p.m. CST

Alert

Winter Weather Advisory until 03:00AM Sunday

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, very low visibility and snow covered roads due to falling, blowing and drifting snow expected. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 30 to 35 degrees below zero expected. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills of 20 to 30 degrees below zero expected.

* WHERE...La Salle, Kendall, Grundy, Kankakee and Southern Will Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 AM CST Sunday. For the Wind Chill Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Sunday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from noon Sunday 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 10 minutes.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LA SALLE ... KENDALL ... GRUNDY ... KANKAKEE ... SOUTHERN WILL

Instructions:

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you 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
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:
Winter Weather Advisory

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