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Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 6:26 AM Jan. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST /1 AM EST/ TONIGHT... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST /1 AM EST/ TONIGHT TO 10 AM CST /11 AM EST/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 2 to 8 below zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 to 19 below zero expected. Maximum wind chills today through Monday are forecast to be in the positive single digits for most of the Quad State. * WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until midnight CST /1 AM EST/ tonight. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight CST /1 AM EST/ tonight to 10 AM CST /11 AM EST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. The winter storm will exacerbate these dangers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Make frequent checks on family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
Extreme Cold Warning
Issued: 6:26 AM Jan. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST /1 AM EST/ TONIGHT... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST /1 AM EST/ TONIGHT TO 10 AM CST /11 AM EST/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 2 to 8 below zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 to 19 below zero expected. Maximum wind chills today through Monday are forecast to be in the positive single digits for most of the Quad State. * WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until midnight CST /1 AM EST/ tonight. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight CST /1 AM EST/ tonight to 10 AM CST /11 AM EST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. The winter storm will exacerbate these dangers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Make frequent checks on family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
Ice Storm Warning
Issued: 5:39 AM Jan. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing. Ice accumulations between a quarter to half of an inch and additional snow and sleet accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Calloway, Christian, Muhlenberg, Todd, and Trigg Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. Extreme cold will exacerbate the danger. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting www.weather.gov/pah/roads Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. &&
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