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Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 7:32 PM Jan. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and
central, east central, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 7:30 PM Jan. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6
PM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
12 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and
central, east central, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The rapid accumulation of snow will make travel extremely difficult,
if not impossible. If travel is necessary, be sure to exercise
extreme caution. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Illinois, the
latest road conditions can be obtained at
www.gettingaroundillinois.com. In Missouri, the latest road
conditions can be obtained at traveler.modot.org/map or by calling
1-888-275-6636.

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