...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST TUESDAY...
Effective: January 20, 2025 @ 9:00pm
Expires: January 21, 2025 @ 12:00pm
WHAT
Very cold wind chills as low as 27 below expected.
WHERE
Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois, east central and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri.
WHEN
From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.
IMPACTS
The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 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
Use caution while traveling outside. 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.
