URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lincoln IL 144 PM CST Tue Jan 21 2025 ILZ027>031-037-038-220600- /O.EXT.KILX.CW.Y.0003.250122T0000Z-250122T1200Z/ /O.CON.KILX.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250121T2100Z/ Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Tazewell-McLean- Including the cities of Galesburg, Bloomington, Eureka, Peoria, Toulon, Normal, Pekin, and Lacon 144 PM CST Tue Jan 21 2025 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 18 below expected. * WHERE...Marshall, McLean, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, Woodford, and Knox Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
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