The faster the wind speed, the faster body heat is removed and the colder it'll feel. What to do: 5 things to know to prepare for Nashville's upcoming deep freeze Why does it feel colder?Īs wind blows across your body, it takes the heat you naturally produce and blows it away, the NWS said. When the temperature remains the same, but wind speeds increase, it'll feel colder. The colder the air temperature and the higher the wind speeds, the colder it will feel on the skin outside. Wind chill is a used to describe what the air temperature feels like to the human skin, according to the NWS. If you *have* to be outside, do it in short bursts and cover up skin!"īut what does the NWS mean when they talk about wind chill? What is wind chill? "Many have never experienced anything like this," the NWS said. Latest updates: Nashville temperatures reach 0 degrees wind chill warning in effect across Middle Tennessee Nashville and Middle Tennessee is facing "dangerous and potentially life-threatening" wind chills in the next couple of days.įriday morning the wind chill will be close to -20 with an actual temperature close to 0, the National Weather Service in Nashville said.Įxposure to such extremes can cause frost bite in 15 to 20 minutes, the NWS said.
Stay out of trouble, and don't become another statistic.View Gallery: Nashville, Middle Tennessee hit by snow wind chill warning in effect
Road conditions are expected to be quite bad, even IF wind chills don't get as bad as expected. A simple problem like a flat tire or a dead battery becomes much more serious with heavy snowfall and severe wind chill.Įxpect emergency services to be extremely busy already.anything we can do to stay out of trouble is the right thing to do. These are absolutely life-threatening conditions and if your schedule is at all flexible, consider staying safe at home as much as possible during the extreme periods. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
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