December 24, 2022

Sub-zero wind chill temperatures continue

The National Weather Service said of Thursday afternoon, over 200 million people in the U.S. are under some form of winter weather warning or advisory.  - The National Weather Service

The National Weather Service said of Thursday afternoon, over 200 million people in the U.S. are under some form of winter weather warning or advisory.

The National Weather Service

Updated Dec. 24 at 2:00 p.m.

The National Weather Service reports temperatures are gradually warming Saturday afternoon, but sub-zero wind chills "will continue to be possible over the next few hours."

Saturday's forecast for the day warns of wind chill values as low as -21. The projected high is 13.

The storm warning ended Friday evening, which included dangerously cold wind chills, as low as -40.

Central Indiana -- from Delphi, south to Franklin -- saw snow after 3 p.m. on Thursday, with accumulations between 2 - 5 inches. Temperatures dropped more than 30 degrees in a matter of hours. The heaviest snow occured Thursday. 

Saturday afternoon begins a warming trend with a low around 4 and wind chill values as low as -12. Sunday day the projected high is 17, and there is a 20 percent chance of snow Sunday night, after 1 a.m..

The National Weather Service continues to warn people the low temperatures can be life threatening and that people should "use caution while traveling and wear appropriate clothing, a hat and gloves."

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