- Sunday January 14th, 2024 :: 03:32 a.m. CST
Wind Chill Warning until 12:00PM Monday
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, near-blizzard conditions are exepcted this morning in open areas. North-south roads will be most severely impacted by the severe blowing and drifting. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero.
* WHERE...Livingston County.
* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Monday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...Near-blizzard conditions in open areas will make travel extremely dangerous early this morning. Drifting snow will make some north-south roadways impassable. Avoid travel unless absolutely necessary. If you must 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: LIVINGSTON
Instructions:
Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. 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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP VCOM followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant 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 Warning