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Perry County Emergency Management Agency
Monday January 15th, 2024 :: 01:33 p.m. CST

Advisory

Wind Chill Advisory until 10:00AM Tuesday

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 15 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* AFFECTED AREAS: JEFFERSON ... WAYNE ... PERRY ... FRANKLIN ... HAMILTON ... JACKSON ... WILLIAMSON ... UNION ... PERRY ... BOLLINGER ... CAPE GIRARDEAU ... WAYNE ... CARTER ... RIPLEY ... BUTLER ... STODDARD

Instructions:

Use caution if you go outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Take the necessary precautions to protect household items such as water lines and pets.

Address/Location
Perry County Emergency Management Agency
1534 S Washington St
Du Quoin, IL 62832

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-357-6221

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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:
Wind Chill Advisory

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