Feb 09, 2021

Panhandle under wind chill advisory

Posted Feb 09, 2021 12:11 AM

By National Weather Service in Cheyenne, WY

Dawes-Box Butte-North Sioux-South Sioux-Converse County Lower Elevations-Niobrara County.
Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, Harrison, Agate, Bill, Douglas, Deer Creek, Glenrock, Lusk, and Redbird

WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Converse County Lower Elevations, Niobrara, North Sioux, South Sioux, Dawes, and Box Butte Counties. This includes Alliance, Chadron, Douglas, Glenrock, and Lusk.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM MST Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...The very cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.