By SALINA POST
Wind chill advisories have been issued for 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 frostbite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and gloves.
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The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a wind chill advisory in effect from 6 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.
Ellsworth County
Lincoln County
Marion County
McPherson County
Saline County
Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero are forecast.
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a wind chill advisory in effect from 6 p.m. Friday to 11 a.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.
Clay County
Cloud County
Dickinson County
Ottawa County
Republic County
Wind chills in the 15 degree below zero to 25 below zero range are forecast.
The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a wind chill advisory in effect until noon Saturday for the following counties in our area.
Jewell County
Mitchell County
The advisory replaces the wind chill warning.
Very cold wind chills will continue into the overnight hours. In general, wind chills will range from 15 to 25 below zero.