Another surge of arctic air will bring a variety of cold weather conditions to the area from Monday through Wednesday of next week:
...Monday - Strong, Gusty Winds and Falling Wind Chill Values...
Northerly wind will increase to 20-25 mph sustained with frequent gusts to around 35 mph from about 11am to 10pm on Monday. Present indications suggest the wind will decrease mainly into the 15-25 mph range around 10pm on Monday evening.
The strong, gusty winds combined with slowly falling temperatures (mainly in the 40s) will result in wind chill values in the 30s on Monday afternoon, and the upper 20s by Monday evening.
...Tuesday - Wind Chill Values in the lower 20s for the a.m. Rush...
Wind Chill values will be in the 20s throughout the pre-dawn and first part of the morning hours on Tuesday - including the morning rush/transportation period. During this time, minimum Wind Chill values are likely to reach the lower 20s especially from near 4am to about 8am on Tuesday morning.
Anyone who must be outdoors for extended time periods (i.e., working outdoors, waiting for a bus, etc.), should take precautions such as wearing loose fitting, layered clothing under a coat for additional insulation. Also be sure to cover the ears and wear gloves to minimize exposure to the cold wind chill temperatures if you will be outside for more than a few minutes during this time period.
...Wednesday - Likely the First Freeze of the Season...
Temperatures are expected to reach freezing from near 4am through about 7am on Wednesday morning. A few locations may also see readings drop 1-2 degrees below the freezing mark, especially during the 6 o'clock hour on Wednesday morning.
This will likely be the first freeze of the season across the area. Readings will quickly moderate during the day, reaching the middle and upper 50s by Wednesday afternoon.
Be sure to take some time this weekend to prepare for the next round of cold weather...
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