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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
332 AM CST Sun Jan 14 2024
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/O.NEW.KLOT.WC.Y.0002.240115T1800Z-240117T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KLOT.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240115T1800Z/
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McHenry-Lake IL-DuPage-Northern Cook-
Including the cities of Crystal Lake, Algonquin, McHenry,
Woodstock, Waukegan, Buffalo Grove, Mundelein, Gurnee,
Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Lombard, Carol Stream,
Evanston, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Palatine, and Northbrook
332 AM CST Sun Jan 14 2024
...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TODAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 9 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills.
Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. For the Winter Weather
Advisory, near-blizzard conditions are exepcted this morning in
open areas. North-south roads will be most severely impacted by
the severe blowing and drifting. For the Wind Chill Advisory,
very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below
zero.
* WHERE...McHenry, Lake IL, DuPage and Northern Cook Counties.
* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Monday. For
the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. For the
Wind Chill Advisory, from noon Monday to 9 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Near-blizzard conditions in open areas will make
travel extremely dangerous early this morning. Drifting snow
will make some north-south roadways impassable. Avoid travel
unless absolutely necessary. If you must travel, expect slowed
speeds and include emergency supplies in your vehicle. Ensure
others know your travel plans in case you get stuck. The cold
wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as few as
10 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
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.
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