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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
250 PM MST Mon Feb 17 2025

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-180600-
/O.CON.KGLD.EC.W.0003.250218T0000Z-250220T1800Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-
Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-
Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of St. Francis, Culbertson, McCook,
Burlington, Leoti, Colby, Bird City, Stratton Ne, Trenton,
Atwood, Norton, Quinter, Grainfield, Sharon Springs, Palisade,
Goodland, Cheyenne Wells, Hill City, Benkelman, Wray, Tribune,
Yuma, Hoxie, Grinnell, Oakley, Arapahoe, and Oberlin
250 PM MST Mon Feb 17 2025 /350 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025/

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chill readings as low as 30 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Entire Tri-State area.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Wind chill readings of this magnitude may quickly lead 
  to frostbite and hypothermia in unprotected humans, pets and 
  livestock. Frostbite may occur on exposed skin in less than 30 
  minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chill readings ranging from 20 to 30 
  below zero are expected Tuesday morning, Tuesday evening into 
  Wednesday morning and Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. 
  Throughout the entire warning period, wind chill readings warmer 
  than 10 below zero will be far and few between, confined to a few 
  hours each afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must venture outdoors, make sure to wear appropriate 
clothing.  Dress in multiple layers, including a hat and gloves.

Young or smaller animals are at greatest risk for frostbite and 
hypothermia. Having abundant and accessible feed will help animals 
maintain body temperature and survive cold temperatures. Keep pets 
indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, 
dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

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Vincent