Extreme Cold Warning Issued for Chicago Area on Friday
• Extreme Cold Warning in effect for Chicago area from 3 a.m. to noon on Friday, with temperatures expected to drop to -7°F and wind chills reaching -30 to -40°F.
• Chicago Public Schools and other institutions closed due to the severe cold; residents urged to take precautions against hypothermia and frostbite.
• City conducting annual count of unhoused individuals, providing shelter and resources amidst the extreme weather conditions.
Chicago faces extreme cold warning, Friday morning
An Extreme Cold Warning has been issued for the Chicago area, effective from 3 a.m. to noon on Friday. The National Weather Service has upgraded the previous Extreme Cold Watch due to the expected dangerous conditions. While the warning is set to expire at noon, temperatures will remain extremely low throughout the day.
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