Caution: Dangerously Cold Temperatures to Hit the Village This Week

Bundle up. Bitterly cold temperatures are expected for the next few days.

According to the National Weather Service, arctic winds will settle into the area Tuesday, lingering until Thursday. Temperatures are expected to fall to the single digits this afternoon. Shortly after sunset, temperatures will continue to fall. Steady winds of 10 to 15 miles per hour and sub-zero temperatures will both create very cold wind chill temperatures along and north of interstate 80 from this evening through Wednesday morning.

The wind chill, which is expected to be 20 to 25 degrees below zero, can cause frostbite to the skin within 30 minutes. Anyone outside for an extended period of time is also in danger of hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

The National Weather Service advises anyone going outside to wear a hat and gloves and to bring all pets inside to save them from frostbite and hypothermia. Wind chill values will remain dangerously cold, as a wind chill advisory is in effect from 9 p.m. Tuesday to noon Wednesday.

Need a Place to Stay Warm?

, 3450 W. 97th Street is serving as a warming center.  Anyone who is without heat or needs shelter can call (708)422-8776 for more information.