Action Recommended

Make preparations per the instructions

Issued By

Davenport/Quad Cities – IA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Portions of east central and northeast Iowa and northwest Illinois

Description

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING… …WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST THURSDAY…

WHAT…For the Winter Weather Advisory, Blowing and drifting snow expected. Winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind chills of 10 to 20 below zero. Light snow or snow showers with a dusting of accumulation possible. For the Wind Chill Advisory tonight, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. WHERE…Portions of east central and northeast Iowa and northwest Illinois.

WHEN…For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday. IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Slow down and use caution while traveling. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 for Iowa, or by visiting 511ia.org, modot.org, or idot.Illinois.gov.