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City of Marseilles
Sunday January 14th, 2024 :: 03:33 a.m. CST

Alert

Wind Chill Warning until 12:00PM Monday

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 30 to 35 degrees below zero expected through Sunday morning. 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 Advisory, very cold wind chills of 20 to 30 degrees below zero expected.

* WHERE...Winnebago, Boone, Kane, Northern Will, and Eastern Will Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Monday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from noon Monday to 9 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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: WINNEBAGO ... BOONE ... OGLE ... LEE ... DE KALB ... KANE ... LA SALLE ... KENDALL ... GRUNDY ... NORTHERN WILL ... SOUTHERN WILL

Instructions:

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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 Marseilles
142 Lincoln Street
Marseilles, IL 61341

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-795-2131

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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

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