DeKalb, IL Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills between 30 and 40 below
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills are expected across
interior portions of northern Illinois.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors.

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