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Goodland, KS – Bitter cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills are expected across Kansas, Nebraska, and parts of Colorado through Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Cold Weather Advisory from Saturday evening to Sunday morning, followed by an Extreme Cold Watch through Tuesday.
According to the NWS, wind chills will plummet to -30°F in some areas, creating life-threatening conditions. The advisory covers cities such as Goodland, Burlington, Sharon Springs, and Benkelman. Frostbite can occur in as little as 30 minutes, and hypothermia is a risk for anyone exposed to these conditions without adequate protection. …