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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
311 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026

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311 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northwest Illinois...west central Illinois...east
central Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Iowa and northeast
Missouri.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect through this morning today,
as wind chills reach life threatening levels of -20 to -45
degrees. Frostbite can occur in as little as 10 minutes in this
weather.

This afternoon through Saturday morning, wind chills will continue
to be in the -15 to -25 range, when a Extreme Cold Advisory will
be in effect.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

Accumulating snow is becoming more likely across parts of the
area Saturday and Saturday night. At this time, light accumulations
appear possible. However, there remains some uncertainty with the
track of this system so please stay tuned for updates.

Bitterly cold temperatures will continue through Monday morning,
with wind chills as cold as -25.


.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.

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ERVIN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
314 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026

IAZ040>042-051>054-ILZ001-002-007-231715-
/O.CON.KDVN.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDVN.CW.Y.0002.260123T1800Z-260124T1800Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Jo Daviess-
Stephenson-Carroll-
Including the cities of Dubuque, Independence, Freeport, Vinton,
Maquoketa, Manchester, Galena, Anamosa, Cedar Rapids, and Mount
Carroll
314 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON
CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
  as low as 45 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
  chills as low as 25 below expected.

* WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties.
  In Iowa, Benton, Jackson, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and
  Dubuque Counties.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the
  Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

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.

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

&&

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
314 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026

IAZ040>042-051>054-ILZ001-002-007-231715-
/O.CON.KDVN.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260123T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDVN.CW.Y.0002.260123T1800Z-260124T1800Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Jo Daviess-
Stephenson-Carroll-
Including the cities of Dubuque, Independence, Freeport, Vinton,
Maquoketa, Manchester, Galena, Anamosa, Cedar Rapids, and Mount
Carroll
314 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON
CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
  as low as 45 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
  chills as low as 25 below expected.

* WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties.
  In Iowa, Benton, Jackson, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and
  Dubuque Counties.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the
  Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

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.

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

&&

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