With dangerously cold temperatures expected to hit Chicagoland Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, health experts are urging caution for those heading outdoors.
A Wind Chill Advisory, which took effect at 8 p.m. Tuesday, will last until noon Wednesday, Jan. 26 – with wind chill values reaching as low as 25 degrees below zero. Feldman said the first signs of frostbite are pain and burning sensations on the skin. If that pain turns into numbness, he said serious damage may lie ahead.
"With the extreme cold, just as with the heat waves, it’s really important to check on people," said Feldman."Make sure they have heat, and if for some reason the heat is interrupted, they have to get somewhere, whether to a warming center or with family," said Feldman.The Chicago Fire Department does not recommend the use of space heaters. If used – they should be UL certified and at least three feet from anything that can ignite.
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