Wind Chill Advisory In Effect Until Noon Tuesday
The National Weather Service Chicago has issued a Wind Chill Advisory through noon Tuesday (Jan. 2, 2018).
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 below to 30 below zero.
Where: Portions of northwest Indiana and north central and northeast Illinois. Including the cities of Rockford, Belvidere, Woodstock, Waukegan, DeKalb, Aurora, Elgin, Wheaton, Chicago, Oswego, Joliet, Gary, and Valparaiso
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.
Where To Find Warming Centers
http://retired.kanecountyconnects.com/2017/12/wind-chill-advisory-warming-centers-open-throughout-kane-county/
NWS Winter Storm Safety Tips and Resources
Winter storms can bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the entire United States and its territories. Blizzards occur when strong wind causes blowing snow and whiteout conditions, making roads impassable. Thousands of people are injured or killed every year in traffic accidents related to slippery roads from winter storms.
This NWS website is designed to teach you how to stay safe before, during and after a winter storm. You will find information on winter alerts, science and hazards, snow coverage maps, and information describing the different types of winter storms.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of a winter storm, please share your story so we can prevent others from becoming a victim. When you write, please note that the NWS has permission to use your story and, if possible, let us know the town and state you were in and the year the event took place. Read about winter weather survivors.
- 2017-18 Winter Weather Outlook
- Winter Safety Information Graphics
- Weather Prediction Center Winter Weather Forecasts
- NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards
- National Operational Hydrologic Remote Sensing Center, NOAA Snow Information Source
- NOAA Snow and Ice Information
- Weather Awareness Safety Events in Your State
