Cold Weather Announcements for 12/22/2008
A Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect until 9 am CST this morning. Bitterly cold wind chill readings will continue overnight as temperatures fall to a range of 2 degrees above to 5 degrees below zero. When combined with winds of 15 to 25 mph…wind chills of 15 to 25 degrees below zero will be common.
A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. If you must venture outdoors…make sure you wear a hat and gloves. Keep your pets indoors.
Winter Storm Watch in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon… Today Partly cloudy early in the morning then becoming mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly sunny in the afternoon then becoming mostly cloudy late in the afternoon. Highs 7 to 11 above. Lowest wind chill readings 10 below to 20 below zero in the morning. West winds around 10 mph until late afternoon becoming light and variable late in the afternoon.
Law enforcement and IDOT officials report improved visability, ice packed roadways, slippery conditions
Eastern Illini Electric Coop is still experiencing a large amount of major outages. Approximately 1500 people in Ashkum, Chebanse, Clifton, Cullom, and Piper City will be without power until at least Tuesday. Additional line crews from 10 neighboring coops worked 20 consecutive hours in the cold and wind. As of 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 21, there are still several thousand accounts without electricity. Eastern Illini has brought in even more additional line crews, and now has workers here from ten neighboring cooperatives to assist in the restoration efforts. We expect to have power fully restored in the next several days. If the high winds and extreme cold weather continue, though, it will slow down the restoration process. Eastern Illini encourages every member that is still without power to find other lodging for tonight. Information for emergency situations may be obtained by calling your local township or city office. Eastern Illini’s Web site, www.eiec.coop will have regular updates during the storm recovery process.
Warming centers at the Ashkum Fire Station and at the former Lang Auto Parts Store on Spaulding Street in Clifton. Shelters in Sheldon, Martinton Church of Christ as well. Manteno Community center open for warming center for residents of manteno only without power. You are asked to bring your own belongings such as blankets, chairs, warm beverages, and anything to make you comfortable.
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