Bitter Cold Tuesday Night Through Wednesday

Emporia is in a Wind Chill Advisory from 9 p.m. today (Tuesday) to noon Wednesday. This means dangerously cold wind chills of -15 to -25 degrees are possible. Are this cold can cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

The Centers for Disease Control recommends wearing:

• A hat;
• Scarf or knit mask to cover the face and mouth;
• Sleeves snug at the wrist;
• Mittens (because they are warmer than gloves);
• Water-resistant coat and boots
• Several layers of loose clothing​

For more information about handling extreme cold, go to https://www.emporia.edu/dotAsset/c74941d0-6e94-4f7a-a127-939701136c75.pdf. Additional information is available at https://www.emporia.edu/alerts/seasonal-preparedness.html.