Feb 08, 2021

NWS issues wind chill advisory for counties in our area

Posted Feb 08, 2021 8:57 PM

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Topeka has issued a wind chill advisory for multiple counties in our area.

A wind chill advisory means that very cold air and strong winds will combine to generate low wind chills. 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.

The wind chill advisory, in effect from midnight tonight to 11 a.m. Tuesday, includes the following counties in our area.

Clay County

Cloud County

Republic County

Wind chill values of 15 to 20 degree below zero are forecast for the area. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes, NWS noted.