DANGEROUS WIND CHILLS REPORTED IN AREA
The coldest air of the season will kick off 2018 in the listening area. A Wind Chill Advisory once again is in effect from 10 pm tonight (Monday, January 1, 2018) to 9 am Tuesday (January 2, 2018) for wind chills of -5° to -10°. This will set up dangerous cold weather that can lead to hypothermia if not properly dressed when outside in the elements. Here is a look at weather stations reporting in at 6:30 a.m. central time Monday, January 1, 2018. (city, temperature/chill factor):
Crossville (7/ -5)
Jamestown (7/-5)
Pikeville (7/-6)
Sunbright (7/-6)
Kingston (13/11)
Spring City (14/0)
Madisonville (12/2)
Oak Ridge (13/11)
Low temperatures tonight will drop even lower going down to near 0 in the higher elevations. Please dress warm from head to toe if you have to be outside today, tonight and tomorrow. Also check on the elderly and bring pets inside.