01.05.10
Get Ready for the Extreme Cold!
So says the National Weather Service, Norman OK forecast office!
The statement, copied and linked below, states Oklahoma is expecting the coldest temperatures in a decade! The weather forecast is calling for highs in the teens, lows near or below zero Thursday/Friday, with wind chills as low as -20F!! Time to stay inside, curled up on the couch with some hot cocoa and my cat.
I’m sitting at the Tri-Cities, Washington airport at the moment, about to fly to Salt Lake City, and then on to Oklahoma City. I can’t say that I’m looking forward to being greeted by an arctic airmass, and some of the coldest temperatures (or at least wind chills) that I’ve ever experienced, but maybe it will allow my cat and I to spend some quality time inside together. 🙂
Get Ready for the Extreme Cold!
The National Weather Service is forecasting the coldest air we’ve seen in more than a decade. It arrives late Wednesday and will be here into the weekend.
It is likely that many places will see wind chill values (how cold it actually feels when you combine temperatures and the wind) at or below zero continuously for 18 to 24 hours or more.
Here are some links with more information on the expected cold snap and how you can stay safe and informed:What’s expected and how to prepare – Statement from NWS Norman
Will we break a record? – Statement from NWS Norman
Wind Chill Index – General Information
Wind Chill Index – Frequently Asked Questions
Staying Safe in Extreme Cold – CDC Guide
How to make your own customized hourly forecast
