Wildfire smoke continues to result in poor air quality from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast. Multiple days of hot, dry and windy conditions are expected to bring fire weather concerns for portions of the Four Corners region into the central Great Basin and Rockies. Heavy rainfall and a flash flooding threat continues in the Southeast. Severe thunderstorms continue across the Northern Plains Read More >
Biggest takeaway:
Cold isn’t a problem as long as you have a shelter with power. But what if the power goes out, or you are trapped outside. Stay proactive with your response based on your plan for cold. Arctic outbreaks of cold air are typically well communicated well ahead of the event.
Warning/Trigger for Plan:
NWS Wind Chill Warning (greater threat; alerted on NOAA Weather Radio) –and-
NWS Wind Chill Advisory (some threat; not alerted on NOAA Weather Radio)
Advance Notice/Time to Activate & Accomplish Your Planned Response:
Typically a day to as many as several days.
Frequency:
2-5 Wind Chill Advisories is average, but this can vary widely from winter to winter.
0-2 Wind Chill Warnings is average for exceptional, very dangerous cold.
How Accurate Warnings?
Arctic outbreaks of cold air are typically well forecast and warned for.