...Very Cold Wind Chills This Morning...
.Cold air and northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph will create wind
chills of 15 to 25 below zero this morning.
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills
will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed
skin. Expect wind chills to range from 15 to 20 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and eastern Iowa.
* WHEN...Now to noon Tuesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Somewhat warmer air wrapping southwest
around low pressure in Lower Michigan will cause temperatures to
slowly rise this morning. Therefore, portions of the wind chill
advisory may be cancelled sooner.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.