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...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
Expires: January 19, 2026 @ 12:00pm
WHAT
Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 30 below.
WHERE
Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central and southeast Iowa.
WHEN
Until noon CST today.
IMPACTS
The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

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NWS has Issued a Red Flag Warning Day for March 3, 2024

Sun, March 3, 2024 by Jennifer Russell

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Sunday, March 3, 2024 from 9 AM to 6 PM. Dry weather conditions and 40-45 mph wind gusts can cause fire to spread rapidly and be very dangerous to contain. Outdoor burning is not recommended. There is a marginal risk of severe weather on Monday.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior