COLD WEATHER ADVISORY until 10am Friday

Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills persist

LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Wind chills are hovering near zero this morning. You’ll want to exercise caution while traveling and wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Very cold temperatures and wind chills will continue until late Friday morning. Highs today will rise above freezing for the first time since Tuesday afternoon with another cold night tonight. Look for sunshine and temperatures climbing to the mid-30s today. A warming trend and dry weather will continue into early next week.

…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL 10 AM FRI…

* WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 2 above expected with most locations from 5 to 10 above.

* WHERE…For Campbell County, the northern Plateau and northeast Tennessee.

* WHEN…Until 10am Friday.

* IMPACTS…Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with   prolonged exposure.

* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-02/21/2025-6AM-GRAPHICS COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE)