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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1134 PM CST Sat Jan 13 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
1134 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
SUNDAY...
...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, very low visibility and snow covered roads due to
falling, blowing and drifting snow expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 AM CST Sunday.
For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CST
Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on pockets of very low visibility and snow
covered roads due to falling, blowing and drifting snow,
especially in open areas and on north to south oriented
roadways. If planning to 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 30 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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