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Location: Prospect Heights, IL
Elevation: 213ft
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Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 4:21 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 25 below.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong west-northwest winds gusting to 30 to
40 mph will cause patchy blowing snow and low drifting snow
causing locally poor visibility and hazardous travel, especially
on north to south roads in open, exposed areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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Gale Warning
Issued: 4:08 PM Jan. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds to 35 kt and significant waves to 7 ft
occasionally to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL, and Calumet
Harbor IL to Gary IN.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

* 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.

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