Des Moines, IA – Residents across Iowa, northern Illinois, and central Wisconsin are being urged to prepare for dangerous cold tonight as wind chills plunge well below zero, prompting multiple Cold Weather Advisories across the region.
According to the National Weather Service, very cold wind chills ranging from -15 to -35 degrees are expected from midnight tonight through Monday morning, with some areas remaining under advisory until noon Monday. The coldest conditions are forecast overnight and during the early morning commute.
In central Iowa, wind chills between -15 and -30 are expected through 9 a.m. Monday, impacting cities including Des Moines, Ames, Marshalltown, Ottumwa, and Mason City. In the Quad Cities region, advisories extend into parts of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois, where wind chills could dip as low as -30, lasting through noon Monday.
Farther north, the National Weather Service in Green Bay warns that parts of central and northern Wisconsin, including Marathon, Portage, Oneida, Vilas, and Lincoln counties, could see wind chills between -25 and -35, creating life-threatening conditions for anyone outdoors without proper protection.
Forecasters warn that exposed skin could develop frostbite in as little as 10 minutes, and prolonged exposure increases the risk of hypothermia. Travel, outdoor work, and early-morning school or job commutes may be impacted.
Officials urge residents to limit time outdoors, wear layers, hats, and gloves, and ensure pets and vulnerable individuals are protected from the cold. Drivers are also encouraged to keep emergency kits in vehicles in case of breakdowns.
Cold weather advisories remain active across the region until conditions improve later Monday.
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