EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON CST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills between 30 and 40 below
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills are expected across
interior portions of northern Illinois.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors.
