Kankakee County, IL
Alerts
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In effect from Monday 04/20 2:34 AM CDT – Monday 04/20 9:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Chicago IL
What
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected, with the coldest conditions across interior northern Illinois.
Where
Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
When
Until 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ this morning.
Impacts
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
What to do
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Areas impacted
- Winnebago
- Boone
- McHenry
- Lake
- Ogle
- Lee
- De Kalb
- Kane
- DuPage
- La Salle
- Kendall
- Grundy
- Kankakee
- Livingston
- Iroquois
- Ford
- Northern Cook
- Southern Cook
- Northern Will
- Southern Will
- Eastern Will
- Lake
- Porter
- Newton
- Jasper
- Benton
Tips to stay safe
A Freeze Warning means that temperatures will drop below freezing in your area.
- Bring young or vulnerable plants indoors to protect them from the cold
- Wrap or drain outdoor pipes to prevent them from freezing
- Drain in-ground sprinkler systems
Briefing
From the forecaster
Freezing Temperatures Tonight
Created by the NWS Chicago WFO
Heads up! Widespread freezing conditions are on tap tonight. The exception will be in central Cook County where slightly warmer temperatures will lead primarily to frost. Take care to protect sensitive outdoor plants.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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