Full Notification

* WHAT...Life-threatening wind chills as low as 50 below.

* WHERE...Much of northwest and central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Life-threatening wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst conditions are expected this morning.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ROLETTE ... MOUNTRAIL ... WARD ... MCHENRY ... PIERCE ... MCLEAN ... SHERIDAN ... WELLS ... FOSTER ... BURLEIGH ... KIDDER ... STUTSMAN ... EMMONS ... LOGAN ... LA MOURE ... MCINTOSH ... DICKEY

Instructions:

If you must go outside, dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or gas heaters inside.