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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
517 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024
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Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Kane-Northern Cook-
Including the cities of Rockford, Belvidere, Crystal Lake,
Algonquin, McHenry, Woodstock, Waukegan, Buffalo Grove,
Mundelein, Gurnee, Aurora, Elgin, Evanston, Des Plaines,
Schaumburg, Palatine, and Northbrook
517 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
SUNDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
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 north central and northeast Illinois.
* 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.
The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the
internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.
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