Wind Chill Advisory

Statement as of 4:52 AM CST on January 07, 2010


... Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM CST Friday...
... Winter Weather Advisory will expire at 5 am CST early this
morning...

* frigid air will continue to plunge southward from the northern
plains as strong northerly winds continue at 25 to 35 mph.

* Timing: the coldest wind chill values are expected Thursday
through Thursday night. The winds will not be as strong on
Friday but dangerously cold wind chill values will still
occur.

* Central Oklahoma can expect wind chills to range from -15 to -5
with 0 to 5 degrees along the Red River valley.

* Impacts: light snow showers and snow flurries will be possible
through the mid morning but no accumulations will occur.
Freezing drizzle last night and early this morning has left some
roads and sidewalks slick and hazardous. Please use caution when
venturing outside.


Precautionary/preparedness actions...

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.