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Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 3:42 PM Jan. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 30 below.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east
central and southeast Iowa.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
on exposed skin in 30 minutes or less. Frostbite and hypothermia
will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

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.

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