Headline:
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 6 at 2:01AM CST until January 6 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Dodge City KS
Event:
Cold Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 6, 2025 - 12:01am
Expires:
January 6, 2025 - 7:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Kansas.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged
exposure.
Instruction:
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
Area Description:
Trego; Ellis; Ness; Rush; Hodgeman; Pawnee; Stafford; Ford; Edwards; Kiowa; Pratt; Clark; Comanche; Barber
Forcast Office:
NWS Dodge City KS