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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
225 PM CST Thu Jan 22 2026

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225 PM CST Thu Jan 22 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...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

Gusty northerly winds may lead to some blowing and drifting
snow this afternoon and evening, particularly north of
Highway 30 where some snow remains on the ground. Wind gusts
could peak in the range of 30 to 40 mph.

An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect areawide late tonight,
as dangerously cold wind chills of 25 below zero to around
40 below zero are expected. The coldest readings are expected
near the Highway 20 corridor.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

An Extreme Cold Warning will remain in effect through midday on
Friday. Bitter cold temperatures and wind chills will linger into
the weekend. A Cold Weather Advisory is now in effect from Friday
afternoon to Saturday afternoon.

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.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Reports of any travel impacts from blowing snow would be greatly
appreciated.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
413 PM CST Thu Jan 22 2026

IAZ040>042-051>054-ILZ001-002-007-230615-
/O.CON.KDVN.EC.W.0001.260123T0600Z-260123T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDVN.CW.Y.0002.260123T1800Z-260124T1800Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Jo Daviess-
Stephenson-Carroll-
Including the cities of Independence, Galena, Maquoketa, Cedar
Rapids, Anamosa, Dubuque, Freeport, Mount Carroll, Vinton, and
Manchester
413 PM CST Thu Jan 22 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST FRIDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO NOON
CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
  as low as 40 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
  cold wind chills as low as 32 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, from midnight tonight to noon
  CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to
  noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 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
413 PM CST Thu Jan 22 2026

IAZ040>042-051>054-ILZ001-002-007-230615-
/O.CON.KDVN.EC.W.0001.260123T0600Z-260123T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDVN.CW.Y.0002.260123T1800Z-260124T1800Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Jo Daviess-
Stephenson-Carroll-
Including the cities of Independence, Galena, Maquoketa, Cedar
Rapids, Anamosa, Dubuque, Freeport, Mount Carroll, Vinton, and
Manchester
413 PM CST Thu Jan 22 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST FRIDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO NOON
CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
  as low as 40 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
  cold wind chills as low as 32 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, from midnight tonight to noon
  CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to
  noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 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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