Quad Cities, IA / Northern Illinois – Residents across northern Illinois and parts of eastern Iowa should prepare for dangerously cold conditions early Monday, as a Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect through late morning.
According to the National Weather Service Quad Cities office, the advisory runs from 3 a.m. to noon CST Monday, with wind chills expected to plunge as low as 24 to 25 degrees below zero. The extreme cold is forecast to impact daily commutes, school travel, and anyone spending extended time outdoors.
The advisory covers a wide area, including Rock Island, Moline, Davenport, Bettendorf, Muscatine, Sterling, Geneseo, Freeport, Princeton, Galena, Aledo, Mount Carroll, and surrounding communities across north central and northwest Illinois and east central to southeast Iowa.
Forecasters warn that these conditions pose a serious health risk. At wind chill levels this low, frostbite can occur on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes, and prolonged exposure may lead to hypothermia if proper precautions are not taken.
Officials urge residents to limit time outdoors Monday morning and dress in layers, including hats and gloves, if travel is unavoidable. Extra caution is advised for those commuting early or waiting outside for transportation.
Pet owners are also encouraged to keep animals indoors as much as possible. The National Weather Service recommends checking on older adults, family members, and neighbors who may be more vulnerable to extreme cold. Space heaters should be used safely, and generators or grills should never be operated indoors.
Temperatures are expected to gradually improve later in the day, but officials emphasize that the most dangerous conditions will occur during the early morning hours.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local forecasts and weather alerts for updates as conditions evolve.
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