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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
153 AM CST Sun Jan 14 2024
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McHenry-Lake IL-DuPage-Northern Cook-Southern Cook-Lake IN-
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, Northbrook,
Calumet City, Oak Forest, Lemont, Orland Park, Park Forest, Gary,
Hammond, and Merrillville
153 AM CST Sun Jan 14 2024
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills of 20
to 30 degrees below zero expected. 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.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon CST today.
For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 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...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
In Illinois, the latest road conditions for Illinois can be
obtained on the internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. In
Indiana, the latest road conditions for Indiana are available by
calling 1-800-261-7623.
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