…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 0 to 25 below zero.
* WHERE…Portions of central and east central Missouri and
south central and southwest Illinois.
* WHEN…Bitterly cold weather will continue today through Tuesday
morning. The coldest wind chill readings will be tonight through
Monday morning.
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.