New Year's Eve Forecast: Take the Cold Seriously

A Wind Chill Warning will go into effect at 9pm Sunday evening for most of northern Illinois, with a Wind Chill Advisory going into effect at 8pm for southern Wisconsin.  Despite the sunshine Sunday afternoon, temperatures failed to make it much above 10 degrees.

Now with the sun quickly setting, temperatures are quickly falling and will be down below zero for most by 7pm.  Winds Sunday evening and night won't be overly strong, but there will be just enough of a breeze to cause wind chill temperatures to drop as low as 25 degrees below zero!  Frostbite can happen within a matter 15 to 20 minutes to exposed skin. 


So for those planning on celebrating the New Year this evening, please take the cold seriously.  Dress in layers and try to limit any prolonged skin exposure to the cold.