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ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR MUCH OF SOUTHERN WI... Clearing skies during the day ...
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Boone, De Kalb, Lee, C...
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE CHICAGO METRO... Conditions will turn very dry and windy th...
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE CHICAGO METRO... Conditions will turn very dry and windy th...
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches along the C...
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Special Weather Statement
ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR MUCH OF SOUTHERN WI... Clearing skies during the day Wednesday will lead to strong mixing and thus relative humidities are expected to plummet to 15-25% with very breezy winds (gusts to 40mph). This will lead to an increased concern for fire weather.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Boone, De Kalb, Lee, Central Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake IL, McHenry, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE CHICAGO METRO... Conditions will turn very dry and windy this afternoon, making conditions supportive of brush fire spread. Even with rainfall last night generally 0.05 to 0.15 of an inch across northeastern Illinois, the combination of warm, dry, and windy conditions will cause fine fuels to dry out by early afternoon. As a result, the Red Flag Warning was expanded to include Cook, DuPage, Will, Kankakee, and Lake (IL) Counties until 8 PM this evening. The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM CST this evening. * Affected Area...Lake IL, DuPage, Cook, Will and Kankakee. * Timing...Until 8 PM CST this evening. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 15 to 20 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE CHICAGO METRO... Conditions will turn very dry and windy this afternoon, making conditions supportive of brush fire spread. Even with rainfall last night generally 0.05 to 0.15 of an inch across northeastern Illinois, the combination of warm, dry, and windy conditions will cause fine fuels to dry out by early afternoon. As a result, the Red Flag Warning was expanded to include Cook, DuPage, Will, Kankakee, and Lake (IL) Counties until 8 PM this evening. * Affected Area...Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Ogle, Lee, De Kalb, Kane, La Salle, Kendall, Grundy and Livingston. * Timing...Until 8 PM CST this evening. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 15 to 20 percent. * Impacts...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches along the Cook County shore to 1 inch or less along and west of the Interstate 294 corridor. Localized totals over 4 inches possible along the shore. * WHERE...Central Cook, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A main lake effect snow band is expected to move over the area prior to sunrise, then settle along the Cook County shore, including downtown Chicago, through the day. Though the intensity of snow will gradually diminish through the day, localized snowfall rates over 1 inch per hour are expected this morning.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected Saturday morning. Total snow accumulations could locally exceed 3 inches, especially near the lake. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 4 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Localized hazardous travel is expected on Saturday especially near the lake. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A band of lake effect snow is expected to shift back westward Saturday morning, and is expected to impact parts of northeastern Illinois on Saturday. While the footprint of accumulating snow is likely to be lower, localized additional accumulations and associated travel impacts are expected.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected Saturday morning. Total snow accumulations could locally exceed 3 inches, especially near the lake. * WHERE...Northern Cook County. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 4 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The band of snow is expected to shift back westward into parts of northeastern Illinois Saturday morning. This will likely result in additional localized accumulations and travel impacts.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Two periods of accumulating lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations could locally exceed 5 inches, particularly near the lake. * WHERE...Northern Cook County. * WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 8 PM CST this evening. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to 4 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions will impact this evenings commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected to impact the area in two waves. The first will persist through this evening, before the lake effect band shifts east into Indiana for a period overnight. The band of snow is then expected to shift back westward into parts of northeastern Illinois Saturday morning. This will likely result in additional localized accumulations and travel impacts.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning through this evening, heavy lake effect snow. Snow accumulations locally in excess of 6 inches, particularly near the lake. For the Winter Weather Advisory on Saturday, another round of lake effect snow, with additional localized accumulations in excess of 3 inches possible. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to 4 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will remain hazardous at times into this evening, particularly near the lake. Additional localized adverse impacts to travel are likely at times on Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating lake effect snow will continue into this evening, and will fall locally at 1 to 2 inch per hour rates at times, making for hazardous travel conditions. This will particularly be the case for areas in close proximity to the lake. This intense band of lake effect snow is expected to shift eastward into northwestern Indiana late this evening and overnight, thus resulting in a several hour break in accumulating snow across Cook county overnight. However, the band is expected to shift back westward Saturday morning, and is expected to impact parts of northeastern Illinois on Saturday. While the footprint of accumulating snow is likely to be lower on Saturday, localized additional accumulations and associated travel impacts are expected.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning through this evening, heavy lake effect snow. Snow accumulations locally in excess of 6 inches, particularly near the lake. For the Winter Weather Advisory on Saturday, another round of lake effect snow, with additional localized accumulations in excess of 3 inches possible. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to 4 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will remain hazardous at times into this evening, particularly near the lake. Additional localized adverse impacts to travel are likely at times on Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating lake effect snow will continue into this evening, and will fall locally at 1 to 2 inch per hour rates at times, making for hazardous travel conditions. This will particularly be the case for areas in close proximity to the lake. This intense band of lake effect snow is expected to shift eastward into northwestern Indiana late this evening and overnight, thus resulting in a several hour break in accumulating snow across Cook county overnight. However, the band is expected to shift back westward Saturday morning, and is expected to impact parts of northeastern Illinois on Saturday. While the footprint of accumulating snow is likely to be lower on Saturday, localized additional accumulations and associated travel impacts are expected.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations locally up to 5 inches near the lake. * WHERE...DuPage and Lake IL Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions will impact this evenings commute.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy lake effect snow. Snow accumulations locally in excess of 6 inches, particularly in areas near the lake. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible, with additional accumulations possible into Saturday morning. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late tonight through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times, with near white out conditions and snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour under the most intense portions of the band through this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected through early afternoon, with rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times. This will make for hazardous travel conditions. While a short break in the heavy snow is possible for a period this afternoon, a second round of intense lake effect snow is expected to bring at least a few hour period of snowfall rates up to 2 inches per hour this evening. Finally, the lake effect snow band may shift back westward along the state line and bring another period of heavy lake effect snow for several hours Saturday morning.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy lake effect snow. Snow accumulations locally in excess of 6 inches, particularly in areas near the lake. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible, with additional accumulations possible into Saturday morning. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late tonight through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times, with near white out conditions and snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour under the most intense portions of the band through this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected through early afternoon, with rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times. This will make for hazardous travel conditions. While a short break in the heavy snow is possible for a period this afternoon, a second round of intense lake effect snow is expected to bring at least a few hour period of snowfall rates up to 2 inches per hour this evening. Finally, the lake effect snow band may shift back westward along the state line and bring another period of heavy lake effect snow for several hours Saturday morning.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected, possibly falling heavily at times. A quick 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is expected within just a 2 or 3 hour period. Locally higher amounts possible with lake-enhanced snow over Lake and northern Cook Counties. * WHERE...DuPage, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, bridges and overpasses will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected into this afternoon. The snow during this period may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour and make for slick travel conditions.
Special Weather Statement
A lake-effect snow band has moved onshore over Milwaukee County and will move south-southwest into eastern Waukesha, Racine, and Kenosha Counties. Expect a burst of heavy snow, quick accumulations on roadways, and rapid reductions in visibility when traveling into this snow band. Reduce speed and leave extra time for travel.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, periods of snow expected through the day. A quick 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is expected within a few hour period this morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible, first over a short period this evening, then again late tonight through Saturday morning. Snow accumulations of 6 or more inches are possible, mainly east of the Dan Ryan and I-57. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from this evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will likely become hazardous as roads become snow covered during the mid to late morning and again this evening, possibly affecting the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected mid to late morning and may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour, making for hazardous travel conditions. A second round of lake effect snow will bring a brief period of snowfall rates up to 2 inches per hour early to mid-evening. Finally, a lake effect snow band may shift westward along the state line and bring a period of heavy lake effect snow for several hours Saturday morning.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected, possibly falling heavily at times. A quick 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is expected within just a 2 or 3 hour period. Locally higher amounts possible with lake-enhanced snow over Lake County. * WHERE...DuPage, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, bridges and overpasses will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, periods of snow expected through the day. A quick 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is expected within a few hour period this morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible, first over a short period this evening, then again late tonight through Saturday morning. Snow accumulations of 6 or more inches are possible, mainly east of the Dan Ryan and I-57. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from this evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will likely become hazardous as roads become snow covered during the mid to late morning and again this evening, possibly affecting the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected mid to late morning and may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour, making for hazardous travel conditions. A second round of lake effect snow will bring a brief period of snowfall rates up to 2 inches per hour early to mid-evening. Finally, a lake effect snow band may shift westward along the state line and bring a period of heavy lake effect snow for several hours Saturday morning.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 3 inches, within a few hour period. * WHERE...DuPage, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 3 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected mid to late Friday morning through early afternoon. The snow during this period may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour and make for slick travel conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 3 inches, within a few hour period. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations locally in excess of 6 inches possible, mainly near Lake Michigan. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM CST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions will likely impact parts of the Friday commutes. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected mid to late Friday morning through early afternoon. The snow during this period may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour and make for slick travel conditions. Then, later Friday afternoon and evening, an intense band of heavy lake effect snow will develop over southern Lake Michigan, and may impact portions of central and southern Cook county near the lake for a period Friday evening before focusing eastward into northwestern Indiana later Friday night. While the residence time of this lake effect band over Cook county may only be 3 to 5 hours, the potential for heavy snow rates of 2+ inches per hour could result in localized accumulations exceeding 6 inches, particularly near the lake from the city southward.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 3 inches, within a few hour period. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations locally in excess of 6 inches possible, mainly near Lake Michigan. * WHERE...Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM CST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions will likely impact parts of the Friday commutes. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected mid to late Friday morning through early afternoon. The snow during this period may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour and make for slick travel conditions. Then, later Friday afternoon and evening, an intense band of heavy lake effect snow will develop over southern Lake Michigan, and may impact portions of central and southern Cook county near the lake for a period Friday evening before focusing eastward into northwestern Indiana later Friday night. While the residence time of this lake effect band over Cook county may only be 3 to 5 hours, the potential for heavy snow rates of 2+ inches per hour could result in localized accumulations exceeding 6 inches, particularly near the lake from the city southward.
Hydrologic Outlook
ESFLOT Cold temperatures this week have caused a significant increase in river ice across the area, including multiple ice jams. Cold temperatures are expected to continue into next week, with favorable conditions for river ice formation. Areas of open river may see new ice growth, while areas with existing ice cover my thicken. No widespread flooding is expected, but ice jams will be possible in isolated areas, especially along the Rock, Fox, and Kankakee rivers. Ice jams may cause rises or fluctuations on area rivers with little warning. Persons with interests along area rivers should closely monitor the latest forecasts.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Central Cook County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 to 30 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 31 below. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below. * WHERE...Central Cook County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 to 30 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 29 below zero expected this afternoon through Saturday morning. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 to 40 below zero this morning. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 29 below zero expected this afternoon through Saturday morning. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM CST this afternoon. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 to 40 below zero this morning. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 29 below zero expected this afternoon through Saturday morning. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM CST this afternoon. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 30 to 35 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, bitterly cold wind chills of 15 to 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Central Cook County. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as few as 10 minutes.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 30 to 40 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, bitterly cold wind chills of 15 to 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as few as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills are expected across interior portions of northern Illinois.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 30 to 40 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, bitterly cold wind chills of 15 to 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as few as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills are expected across interior portions of northern Illinois.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 30 to 35 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, bitterly cold wind chills of 15 to 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Central Cook County. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as few as 10 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM CST this afternoon. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM CST this afternoon. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills of 15 below to 25 below zero will persist through Saturday morning.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Special Weather Statement
Water freezing on roads, along with patchy fog that may freeze on surfaces, may cause some slick spots and black ice tonight into Thursday morning. Untreated and secondary roads would be the most vulnerable areas, along with bridges and overpasses. Slow down and drive carefully into Thursday morning, and allow for extra stopping distance between vehicles.