A Wind Chill Warning is in effect for parts of the state, as some very cold air is on its way into the state. There is currently a Wind Chill Warning, and a Wind Chill Advisory is in effect until 12 PM Monday. The Wind Chill Warning is in effect until 10 AM Sunday. The alert map is below. For areas in the Wind Chill Warning, frostbite can occur in as little as 10 minutes on exposed skin. Wind Chill values could be as low as -30°-45° in the areas in the warning.
The National Weather Service sent the graphic below to all Weather-Ready Nation Ambassadors, such as Weather Buzz. It’s a simple reminder to stay warm during this cold snap.
MODEL PREDICTED TEMPERATURES:
The graphic below is the GFS forecasting model showing future temps for 6 AM Sunday. The dark purple color shows temperatures below 20°, and the metro area is showing teens below zero for the morning.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Temps are looking to rebound back into the teens to twenties for next week. Below is the Meteogram, which shows the predicted temps for the metro.
STAY SAFE IN THE COLD:
Remember, frostbite can happen quickly during these types of situations. Click here to visit the NWS Wind Chill Calculator.
