WHAT
Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.
WHERE
In Illinois, Carroll, Henry IL, Jo Daviess, Mercer, Rock Island, Stephenson, and Whiteside Counties. In Iowa, Muscatine, Scott, and Louisa Counties.
WHEN
From 3 AM to noon CST Monday.
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.
