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Extreme Cold Watch
Issued: 3:02 AM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible. * WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties. In Iowa, Benton, Jackson, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and Dubuque Counties. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. &&
Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 3:02 AM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow showers, strong winds and blowing snow. Snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Visibility may drop to near one quarter mile at times in blowing snow. * WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties. In Iowa, Jackson and Dubuque Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, with near-blizzard conditions possible at times. This will make travel hazardous, likely impacting the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. In Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com. &&
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