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Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
Monday January 15th, 2024 :: 03:25 a.m. CST

Alert

Wind Chill Warning until 12:00PM Tuesday

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 to 40 below zero. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below zero. Lowest wind chills will be at night and during the morning.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Tuesday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from noon Tuesday to 9 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

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

Instructions:

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

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:
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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