Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chill values between 20 to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest and west central Illinois, east central, northeast and southeast Iowa and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST today. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty west to southwest winds to 30 MPH frfrom mid morning through this afternoon, may cause patchy blowing and drifting snow especially in open and rural areas.