- Friday January 19th, 2024 :: 03:29 a.m. CST
Wind Chill Advisory until 09:00AM Saturday
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to one half inch expected. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and northeast Illinois.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM CST early this morning. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could reduce visibility. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
* AFFECTED AREAS: WINNEBAGO ... BOONE ... MCHENRY ... OGLE ... LEE ... DE KALB ... KANE ... LA SALLE ... KENDALL ... GRUNDY ... LIVINGSTON ... FORD
Instructions:
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
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:
- 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