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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 6:43 AM Jan. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...Heavy Snow Showers Along An Arctic Cold Front... A strong arctic cold front will continue moving across eastern Illinois and then into northwest Indiana early this morning. Heavy snow showers will accompany this front reducing visibility under one half mile and producing a quick half inch to locally one inch of additional snow accumulation. Westerly winds will gust as high as 40 mph producing blowing and drifting snow. Scattered snow showers and shallow drifting snow will persist overnight.
Gale Warning
Issued: 3:38 AM Jan. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest gales to 40 kt and significant waves to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor, IL, and Calumet Harbor, IL to Gary, IN. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 2:39 AM Jan. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below to 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
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