…WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY…
* WHAT…Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will
cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.
Expect wind chills to range from 15 below zero to 25 below
zero.
* WHERE…Portions of central, east central and southeast
Missouri and south central and southwest Illinois.
* WHEN…Until noon CST Tuesday with the lowest wind chills
anticipated during the late night and early morning hours.
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.