North Platte, NE / Topeka, KS – Residents across large portions of Nebraska and Kansas are facing dangerously cold conditions today as a Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect, with wind chills plunging as low as 23 to 24 degrees below zero in some areas.
According to the National Weather Service, the advisory covers much of central, western, and southwest Nebraska, as well as central, north-central, east-central, and northeast Kansas. The cold weather threat is ongoing Sunday morning and will continue through noon CST Monday, with another round of extreme wind chills expected overnight.
Forecasters say the coldest conditions will occur during the early morning and late-night hours, when strong winds combine with low temperatures to create life-threatening wind chill values. In Nebraska, wind chills could fall into the negative 20s, while parts of Kansas may see wind chills as low as 23 below zero.
The extreme cold poses serious health risks. The National Weather Service warns that frostbite can occur on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes, and prolonged exposure may lead to hypothermia. Travel may also become hazardous due to the cold impacting vehicles and increasing the risk of mechanical failures.
Residents are urged to limit time outdoors, dress in layers, and wear hats, gloves, and face coverings when outside. Pet owners should keep animals indoors as much as possible, and livestock should have access to warm shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Officials also recommend checking on elderly neighbors and vulnerable individuals.
Portable heaters should be used with caution, and generators or grills should never be used indoors due to carbon monoxide risks.
Cold conditions are expected to gradually improve after Monday morning.
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