The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory for the area Wednesday, January 26 from 1 a.m. to 11 a.m. ET.
Continue readingWind Chill Advisory in Effect Sunday Night, Monday Morning
A wind chill advisory is in effect through noon EST/11 a.m. CST Monday, Dec. 19 for our entire listening area. Continue reading
Bitter Cold Temperatures Prompt Wind Chill Advisory
Old Man Winter is making himself right at in the Kankakee Valley. A wind chill advisory is in effect for Starke, LaPorte, Pulaski, Fulton, Marshall and Kosciusko Counties from late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. Continue reading
Wind Chill Advisory Issued for Kankakee Valley
A wind chill advisory remains in effect for the Kankakee Valley until 11 Eastern, 10 Central. Dangerous wind chills of between 10 and 25 below zero are expected due to a combination of very cold air and strong winds. Bundle up if you do go out, as hypothermia can occur quickly. Area schools have delayed the start of classes this morning as a result of the cold temperatures. Find a complete list at http://www.wkvi.com/closings-and-delays/
Wind Chill Advisory Takes Effect This Afternoon
A wind chill advisory will take effect this afternoon and remain in place through midday tomorrow. Dangerous wind chill values between 10 and 25 below zero are expected late this afternoon through tomorrow morning. Prolonged exposure to extreme cold can lead to hypothermia and frostbite in 30 minutes or less. If you have to be outside, wear a hat and gloves and protect exposed skin.
Wind Chill Advisory in Effect Until Mid-Morning
Bundle up if you’re heading out this morning. The entire WKVI listening area is under a wind chill advisory until noon EST/11 a.m. CST today. A combination of falling temperatures and brisk west winds will make it feel like it’s 10 to 20 below zero. Wind chills this low can lead to frostbite of exposed skin in 30 minutes and hypothermia if precautions aren’t taken. Wear a hat and gloves if you do go out. Continue reading
Wind Chill Advisory Issued for Kankakee Valley
The Kankakee Valley is once again under a Wind Chill Advisory until noon Eastern/11 a.m. Central today. The combination of sub-zero temperatures and 5 to 15 mile-per-hour winds will make it feel like it’s 15 to 25 below this morning. Temperatures will climb above zero this afternoon, but wind chills will remain zero to 10 below. Frostbite to exposed skin can occur in as little as 30 minutes when wind chills are this cold. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves if you go outside.
Winter Weather, Wind Chill Advisories In Effect for Kankakee Valley
A winter weather advisory is in effect until noon Central today for the WKVI listening area. We’re also under a wind chill advisory until late Wednesday morning. Strong gusting winds of around 35 miles-per-hour will cause snow to blow and drift this morning. This in turn could make some roads impassable and cause localized white-out conditions in open areas. Please do not call county dispatch centers for updates on road conditions, as dispatchers are busy fielding emergency calls and sending help. Call 1- 800-261-7623 for road condition information or visit the Indiana Department of Transportation’s website at www.trafficwise.in.gov.
Continue reading
Wind Chill Advisory Remains In Effect, More Snow on the Way
In addition to the bitterly cold temperatures, we’re also in for more snow this weekend. A wind chill advisory is in effect for the WKVI listening area through midday, and a winter weather advisory has been issued through Saturday afternoon. Wind chills of between 15 and 25 below will continue this morning, according to the National Weather Service. On top of that, southwest winds will cause snow to blow and drift. More snow is possible across the area later today into the evening hours. It’s expected to taper off Saturday morning, but areas to our north could get additional lake effect snow. The combination of snow and strong winds will create hazardous travel conditions. Motorists should prepare for snow-covered roads and limited visibilities, especially in open areas. If you do go out this morning, cover any exposed skin, as frostbite and hypothermia can occur quickly when it is this cold. Several schools have either canceled classes today or are operating on two-hour delays. That list is posted on our closings and delays page: http://www.wkvi.com/closings-and-delays/
More Frigid Temperatures Set Up Over Kankakee Valley
We’re in for another bout of arctic cold weather overnight into tomorrow morning. The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Wind Chill Advisory for the area. It takes effect tonight at 7 Eastern, 6 Central and continues through midday tomorrow. Another surge of Arctic air moving across the area will cause wind chills of 15 to 25 below this morning… and again tonight and Friday morning. There will also be patchy blowing and drifting snow this morning. The combonation of blowing and drifting snow combined with bitterly cold wind chills will cause hazardous travel this morning. Remember, exposed skin can suffer frostbite with extended exposure. Visibilities will also be limited this morning due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. If you must venture outdoors, be sure to wear a hat and gloves.
Frigid Air Moves into the Kankakee Valley
Fast dropping temperatures are here, setting up the coldest day of the year. The Kankakee Valley is only expected to get up to 12 degrees today.
A wind chill advisory is in effect until 11:00 a.m. CT/Noon ET. Wind chills could get as low as -10. When you head out today, wear multiple layers of clothing. Don’t forget to wear a hat as a large portion of heat escapes from the head. Make sure you let the water run in a thin stream so the water pipes don’t freeze.
