…WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON CST TUESDAY…
* WHAT…Bitterly cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to
fall into the 15 to 25 below zero range at times. The cold wind
chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to
exposed skin.
* WHERE…Portions of central and east central Missouri and
south central and southwest Illinois.
* WHEN…From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chill values. 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, making sure all exposed skin is covered.
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