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Wind Chill Advisory 2, NWS Chicago, IL

February 8, 20219 counties in Illinois

NWS Chicago, IL issued this wind chill advisory at Feb 8, 2021, 3:10 PM CST for 9 counties in Illinois. It took effect at Feb 9, 2021, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 8, 2021, 3:10 PM CST (21:10 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 9, 2021, 12:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 9, 2021, 10:00 AM CST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Chicago, IL

Counties Boone County, IL, DeKalb County, IL, Kane County, IL, Kendall County, IL, LaSalle County, IL, Lee County, IL, McHenry County, IL, Ogle County, IL, Winnebago County, IL

The radar

The Chicago radar (KLOT), 74 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:10 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Davenport, (KDVN), launched 12:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 142 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Davenport, at 12:00Z on 2021-02-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Davenport, at 12:00Z on 2021-02-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 200 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
765 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
110 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
200 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
267 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

612 
WWUS43 KLOT 082110
WSWLOT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
310 PM CST Mon Feb 8 2021

ILZ008-010>012-019-020-090515-
/O.NEW.KLOT.WC.Y.0002.210209T0600Z-210209T1600Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210209T0400Z/
Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-La Salle-Kendall-
Including the cities of Rochelle, Oregon, Byron, Dixon, DeKalb, 
Sycamore, Aurora, Elgin, Ottawa, Streator, La Salle, Mendota, 
Marseilles, Oswego, Yorkville, and Plano
310 PM CST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, accumulating snow and
  travel impacts expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to
  one to two inches, for total accumulations up to two to three
  inches, with localized amounts in excess of three inches possible
  near the Interstate 88 corridor. 

  For the Wind Chill Advisory, dangerously cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills of 20 to 25 below zero, locally as cold as 
  30 below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight to 
  10 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and reduced
  visibility as low as one half mile at times. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the evening commute. The cold wind chills
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 
  minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold temperatures will make road
  treatments less effective.

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 for Illinois can be obtained on the
internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$

ILZ003>005-090515-
/O.NEW.KLOT.WC.Y.0002.210209T0600Z-210209T1600Z/
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-
Including the cities of Rockford, Belvidere, Crystal Lake, 
Algonquin, McHenry, and Woodstock
310 PM CST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills of 20
  to 25 below zero, locally as cold as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Winnebago, Boone and McHenry Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ILZ013-021-103>108-INZ001-002-090400-
/O.CON.KLOT.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210209T0400Z/
DuPage-Grundy-Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-
Northern Will-Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-
Including the cities of Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove, 
Lombard, Carol Stream, Morris, Coal City, Minooka, Evanston, 
Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Palatine, Northbrook, Chicago, Cicero, 
Oak Lawn, Oak Park, La Grange, Calumet City, Oak Forest, Lemont, 
Orland Park, Park Forest, Joliet, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, 
Mokena, Channahon, Manhattan, Wilmington, Crete, Peotone, 
Beecher, Gary, Hammond, Merrillville, Portage, Valparaiso, 
and Chesterton
310 PM CST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Accumulating snow and travel impacts expected. Total snow
  accumulations of one to three inches, with localized amounts in
  excess of three inches possible near the Interstate 88 corridor.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Indiana and northeast Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and reduced
  visibility as low as one half mile at times. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold temperatures will make road 
  treatments less effective.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

In Illinois, the latest road conditions for Illinois can be
obtained on the internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. In
Indiana, the latest road conditions for Indiana are available by
calling 1-800-261-7623.

&&

$$

Castro
4 follow-up statements
390 
WWUS43 KLOT 090351
WSWLOT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
951 PM CST Mon Feb 8 2021


ILZ008-010>012-020-091200-
/O.EXP.KLOT.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210209T0400Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.WC.Y.0002.210209T0600Z-210209T1600Z/
Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-Kendall-
Including the cities of Rochelle, Oregon, Byron, Dixon, DeKalb, 
Sycamore, Aurora, Elgin, Oswego, Yorkville, and Plano
951 PM CST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST
TUESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  25 below zero.

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

* WHEN...Midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ILZ013-103>106-090500-
/O.EXP.KLOT.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210209T0400Z/
DuPage-Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-
Including the cities of Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove, 
Lombard, Carol Stream, Evanston, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, 
Palatine, Northbrook, Chicago, Cicero, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, 
La Grange, Calumet City, Oak Forest, Lemont, Orland Park, 
Park Forest, Joliet, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, and Mokena
951 PM CST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

Accumulating snow is ending across the area.

$$

ILZ019-091200-
/O.EXT.KLOT.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210209T0600Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.WC.Y.0002.210209T0600Z-210209T1600Z/
La Salle-
Including the cities of Ottawa, Streator, La Salle, Mendota, 
and Marseilles
951 PM CST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, accumulating snow and
  travel impacts expected. Additional snow accumulations up to an
  inch across southern sections of the county, for total
  accumulations up to three inches. For the Wind Chill Advisory, 
  very cold wind chills expected overnight. Wind chills as low as 
  20 below zero.

* WHERE...La Salle County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until midnight CST 
  tonight. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 10 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and reduced
  visibility under one mile at times. 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 for Illinois can be obtained on the
internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$

ILZ021-107-108-INZ001-090600-
/O.EXT.KLOT.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210209T0600Z/
Grundy-Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-
Including the cities of Morris, Coal City, Minooka, Channahon, 
Manhattan, Wilmington, Crete, Peotone, Beecher, Gary, Hammond, 
and Merrillville
951 PM CST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Accumulating snow and travel impacts expected. Total snow
  accumulations of one to three inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Indiana and northeast Illinois.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and reduced 
  visibility as low as one half mile at times. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the evening commute.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

In Illinois, the latest road conditions for Illinois can be
obtained on the internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. In
Indiana, the latest road conditions for Indiana are available by
calling 1-800-261-7623.

&&

$$

INZ002-090900-
/O.EXT.KLOT.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210209T0900Z/
Porter-
Including the cities of Portage, Valparaiso, and Chesterton
951 PM CST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Accumulating snow and travel impacts expected. Total snow
  accumulations of one to four inches.

* WHERE...Porter County.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and reduced
  visibility as low as one half mile at times. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

In Illinois, the latest road conditions for Illinois can be
obtained on the internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. In
Indiana, the latest road conditions for Indiana are available by
calling 1-800-261-7623.

&&

$$

ILZ003>005-091200-
/O.CON.KLOT.WC.Y.0002.210209T0600Z-210209T1600Z/
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-
Including the cities of Rockford, Belvidere, Crystal Lake, 
Algonquin, McHenry, and Woodstock
951 PM CST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills of 
  20 to 25 below zero, locally as cold as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Winnebago, Boone and McHenry Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
186 
WWUS43 KLOT 090555
WSWLOT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1155 PM CST Mon Feb 8 2021

ILZ019-091400-
/O.EXT.KLOT.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210209T0900Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.WC.Y.0002.210209T0600Z-210209T1600Z/
La Salle-
Including the cities of Ottawa, Streator, La Salle, Mendota, 
and Marseilles
1155 PM CST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST TUESDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, accumulating snow and 
  travel impacts expected. Additional snow accumulations up to 
  an inch across southern sections of the county, for total 
  accumulations up to three inches. For the Wind Chill Advisory, 
  very cold wind chills expected overnight. Wind chills as low 
  as 20 below zero.

* WHERE...La Salle County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 AM CST 
  Tuesday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 10 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and reduced 
  visibility under one mile at times. 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 for Illinois can be obtained on the
internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

&&

$$

ILZ021-107-108-INZ001-090900-
/O.EXT.KLOT.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210209T0900Z/
Grundy-Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-
Including the cities of Morris, Coal City, Minooka, Channahon, 
Manhattan, Wilmington, Crete, Peotone, Beecher, Gary, Hammond, 
and Merrillville
1155 PM CST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Accumulating snow and travel impacts expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of one to three inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Indiana and northeast Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and reduced 
  visibility as low as one half mile at times. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

In Illinois, the latest road conditions for Illinois can be
obtained on the internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. In
Indiana, the latest road conditions for Indiana are available by
calling 1-800-261-7623.

&&

$$

INZ002-090900-
/O.CON.KLOT.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210209T0900Z/
Porter-
Including the cities of Portage, Valparaiso, and Chesterton
1155 PM CST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Accumulating snow and travel impacts expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of one to four inches.

* WHERE...Porter County.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and reduced 
  visibility as low as one half mile at times. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

In Illinois, the latest road conditions for Illinois can be
obtained on the internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. In
Indiana, the latest road conditions for Indiana are available by
calling 1-800-261-7623.

&&

$$

ILZ003>005-008-010>012-020-091400-
/O.CON.KLOT.WC.Y.0002.210209T0600Z-210209T1600Z/
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-Kendall-
Including the cities of Rockford, Belvidere, Crystal Lake, 
Algonquin, McHenry, Woodstock, Rochelle, Oregon, Byron, Dixon, 
DeKalb, Sycamore, Aurora, Elgin, Oswego, Yorkville, and Plano
1155 PM CST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills of 
  20 to 25 below zero, locally as cold as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Winnebago, Boone and McHenry Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
239 
WWUS43 KLOT 090859
WSWLOT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
259 AM CST Tue Feb 9 2021

ILZ019-091600-
/O.EXP.KLOT.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210209T0900Z/
/O.CON.KLOT.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210209T1600Z/
La Salle-
Including the cities of Ottawa, Streator, La Salle, Mendota, 
and Marseilles
259 AM CST Tue Feb 9 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...La Salle County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 AM CST 
  Tuesday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 10 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ILZ021-107-108-INZ001-002-091000-
/O.EXP.KLOT.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210209T0900Z/
Grundy-Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-
Including the cities of Morris, Coal City, Minooka, Channahon, 
Manhattan, Wilmington, Crete, Peotone, Beecher, Gary, Hammond, 
Merrillville, Portage, Valparaiso, and Chesterton
259 AM CST Tue Feb 9 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

Light snow will gradually come to an end south of the Interstate 
80 corridor early this morning, though with little additional 
accumulation. 

$$

ILZ003>005-008-010>012-020-091600-
/O.CON.KLOT.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210209T1600Z/
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-Kendall-
Including the cities of Rockford, Belvidere, Crystal Lake, 
Algonquin, McHenry, Woodstock, Rochelle, Oregon, Byron, Dixon, 
DeKalb, Sycamore, Aurora, Elgin, Oswego, Yorkville, and Plano
259 AM CST Tue Feb 9 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills of 
  20 to 25 below zero, locally as cold as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Winnebago, Boone and McHenry Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
709 
WWUS43 KLOT 091546
WSWLOT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
946 AM CST Tue Feb 9 2021

ILZ003>005-008-010>012-019-020-091700-
/O.EXP.KLOT.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210209T1600Z/
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-La Salle-Kendall-
Including the cities of Rockford, Belvidere, Crystal Lake, 
Algonquin, McHenry, Woodstock, Rochelle, Oregon, Byron, Dixon, 
DeKalb, Sycamore, Aurora, Elgin, Ottawa, Streator, La Salle, 
Mendota, Marseilles, Oswego, Yorkville, and Plano
946 AM CST Tue Feb 9 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CST THIS MORNING...

Wind chill values have risen enough to reduce the risk of cold 
related health issues. However, the very cold conditions with
sub-zero wind chills continue, so be sure to dress properly for 
cold weather when spending time outdoors.

$$

Castro

The office that day

Everything else NWS Chicago, IL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 8, 11:13 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryLOTCook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall and 4 more16 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.