CHICAGO - Dangerous Wind Chills Through Friday Morning

Dangerous Wind Chills Through Friday Morning

A wind chill warning remains in effect for all of northern Illinois and northwest Indiana through Friday morning for very dangerous wind chills of 25 below to 40 below.

Some improvement is expected by Friday afternoon as air temperatures warm above zero. Please refer to the following for the latest information on the wind chill warning.

FORECAST AND WARNING INFORMATION -----------------------

Wind Chill Warning information
NWS Chicago Winter Weather Page

CURRENT CONDITIONS ---------------------------------------------------

Illinois Current Wind Chill Values, Temperatures, and Wind Speeds
Indiana Current Wind Chill Values, Temperatures, and Wind Speeds

REFERENCES ---------------------------------------------------------------

Winter Weather Definitions:

Wind Chill Warning - Extreme wind chills of -30oF or colder.A Wind Chill Warning is issued when the wind chill will be less than or equal to -30oF AND winds greater than or equal to 10 mph.

Wind Chill Advisory - Dangerous wind chills of -20oF to -30oF.A Wind Chill Advisory will be issued when the wind chill is less than or equal to -20oF AND the winds are greater than or equal to 10 mph.

Wind Chill Temperature Chart Click here for a Wind Chill Calculator

Additional References
COLD WEATHER ISSUES
COLD WEATHER SURVIVAL
Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety
Cold Weather Survival Guide - History.com
Key to battling cold: Dress warmly, experts say
Preparation key, say residents of chilliest cities

City Of Chicago
City of Chicago Warming and Cooling Centers
Where to Go for Safety in Extreme Heat or Cold

During extreme cold or hot weather, the City of Chicago offers these six warming and cooling centers. Call 311 to learn more or to schedule free transportation to the centers.

Need Transportation? CALL 3-1-1!

North Area Center
4740 North Sheridan Rd.
Chicago, IL 60640
312-744-2580

Trina Davila Center
4345-47 West Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60639
312-744-2014

Garfield Center
10 S. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60612
312-746-5400

King Center
4314 South Cottage Grove Ave.
Chicago, IL 60653
312-747-2300

Englewood Center
845 W. 69th St.
Chicago, IL 60621
312-747-0200

South Chicago Center
8759 S. Commercial Ave.
Chicago, IL 60617
312-747-0331

Keep posted to the NWS CHICAGO (KLOT) website for updates on this very dangerous weather condition.


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