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McLean County, IL Emergency Management Agency
Thursday January 31st, 2019 :: 09:12 a.m. CST

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WIND CHILL WARNING TIL NOON...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FROM 2 PM TODAY TO 3 AM CST FRI https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=29921731

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills this morning. Snow expected
this afternoon and tonight. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero
this morning. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST today. For
the Winter Weather Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM
CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Instructions:

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frostbite
can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions
are not taken.

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the
Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

Address/Location
McLean County, IL Emergency Management Agency
104 W Front St
Bloomington, IL 61701

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 309-888-5020

Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
NWS Rebroadcast

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