Cold Weather Advisory Issued for Northern Illinois
A cold weather advisory has been set to take effect beginning Monday morning, with dangerous wind chill values of up to 25 degrees below zero possible.
When and Where
The advisory will take effect beginning at midnight for northern Cook, Kendall, LaSalle, Lake, DeKalb, Kane, and DuPage counties. According to the National Weather Service, dangerous conditions are expected starting in the overnight hours, with temperatures poised to plummet around 20 degrees.
What to Expect
Single-digit temperatures and windy conditions will lead to subzero wind chills, with values between 10 and 25 degrees below zero possible. According to the NWS, such dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Important Safety Tips
As a result, you’ll want to use caution while outside and wear appropriate clothing, including a hat and gloves. Take extra precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones from the extreme cold.
Forecast for the Week
Such brutally cold conditions will persist for several days and won’t let up until Thursday, the NWS stated. As the work week begins, high temperatures will sit in the mid single digits to the low-to-mid teens, according to meteorologists. Tuesday will bring a continuation of the extreme cold, with temperature readings and wind chill values expected to be similar to Monday.
Wednesday and Thursday
High temperatures will climb slightly on Wednesday, with readings possibly rising into the upper teens. The possibility of wind chills reaching 25 degrees below zero will remain throughout the day, meteorologists said. It won’t be until Thursday when we’ll see marked improvements – though it still will be brutally cold. Sunny skies, along with high temperatures in the mid teens to low 20s, will bring a significant change in wind chills.
Wind Chill Readings
Wind chill readings will likely be between five degrees below zero and 15 degrees, according to the NWS.
Stay Informed
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a cold weather advisory?
A: A cold weather advisory is issued by the National Weather Service when cold temperatures and wind chills are expected to be hazardous to health.
Q: What areas are under the advisory?
A: Northern Cook, Kendall, LaSalle, Lake, DeKalb, Kane, and DuPage counties.
Q: How long will the advisory remain in effect?
A: The advisory will take effect beginning at midnight and will continue through Thursday.
Q: What should I do to stay safe during the advisory?
A: Use caution while outside, wear appropriate clothing, and take extra precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones from the extreme cold.
