Arctic air brings Dangerous Cold to Kentucky; wind chills below zero are Predicted

A blast of Arctic air will drop temperatures across Kentucky beginning Sunday and lasting until Wednesday. Residents should be prepared for life-threatening wind chills as low as -10°F, especially early Monday and Tuesday.

Weather Report: Chill Wind Incoming

According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, the coldest period will last from Sunday to Wednesday morning. Daytime wind chills will be in the single digits and teens, with nighttime lows falling below zero.

Monday and Tuesday will be the most harsh days, with air temperatures in the single digits. High temperatures are forecast to remain in the tens and twenties, putting the region at risk. Organizations are asked to offer warming shelters for homeless people during this period. Authorities are encouraging citizens to reduce their outdoor exposure and layer up while going outside. Frostbite may develop in minutes under these harsh circumstances. To avoid freezing, homeowners should protect their plumbing by insulating pipes and allowing faucets to drip. Temperatures are expected to moderate by Thursday as the Arctic front moves out of the region. Until then, homeowners should be alert and prepared for prolonged periods of severe cold.