National Weather Service Warns Americans to Buckle up for ‘Life-Threatening’ Cold as Polar Vortex Returns The joys of winter seem to be taking a backseat with the current weather forecasts looming over the lives of Americans.

This frigid weather can also lead to dangerous effects to your health. Within minutes, it catches your breath, burns your cheeks and puts you at risk for a number of cold weather-related ailments.

Freezing and below freezing air temperatures and low wind chills increase the likelihood of two conditions uncommon to the normally balmy Alamo City — frostbite and hypothermia. The National Weather Service (NWS) offered some insight into these dangerous conditions, and TPR quoted it below in a FAQ: Does wind chill only apply to people and animals?

Chicago experiences extreme cold with a high of 12°F and dangerous wind chills as low as -20°F, prompting frostbite warnings.

The National Weather Service issued a cold weather advisory at 2:32 p.m. EST on Monday valid from 9 p.m. EST until Tuesday 9 a.m. EST for Chippewa and Mackinac counties.

The National Weather Service is warning wind chills in South Central Texas could dip below zero, bringing a risk of frostbite and hypothermia.

Experts warn that frostbite can occur in 15 minutes when wind chills reach minus 30 degrees. The National Weather Service provides wind chill advisories, warnings, and a chart to inform the public ...

Memphis will be under a cold weather advisory from midnight to noon on Friday with dangerous wind chills in the forecast.