- Wind Chill Advisory for Bledsoe County, Tennessee
- Wind Chill Advisory issued January 17 at 6:10AM CST until January 17 at 10:00AM CST by NWS
- Effective: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 6:10 a.m.
- Expires: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 10 a.m.
...Light snow is tapering to just a few snow flurries in the
higher terrain this morning with very cold wind chill
temperatures...
.A strong cold front has brought colder air and some snow to the
Southern Appalachians. Roads in the region are slick and snow
covered. Wind chill is quite low this morning as well. Use
caution if driving and dress warmly in layers if going outdoors.
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST /10 AM
CST/ THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to
range from 0 to 15 below zero.
* WHERE...Higher elevations of the plateau.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ Wednesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite
in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.