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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
839 PM CST Tue Jan 21 2025

IAZ099-ILZ025-026-034-035-220800-
/O.CON.KDVN.CW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250122T0800Z/
Lee-Henderson-Warren-Hancock-McDonough-
Including the cities of Carthage, Monmouth, Fort Madison,
Oquawka, and Macomb
839 PM CST Tue Jan 21 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 10 to 20 below.

* WHERE...In Illinois, Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, and Warren
  Counties. In Iowa, Lee County.

* WHEN...Until 2 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 20 to 30
  minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
  is exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

&&

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