Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. For the Wind Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Kansas.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Saturday evening through Tuesday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is not typical January cold. This is some of the coldest arctic air southwest Kansas has seen in years. Becoming stranded outdoors without the necessary protection from the cold will be life threatening. Remember to protect pets and livestock...they feel wind chill too!

* AFFECTED AREAS: KIOWA ... PRATT ... MORTON ... STEVENS ... SEWARD ... MEADE ... CLARK ... COMANCHE ... BARBER

Instructions:

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.