By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA
hazardous weather outlook has been issued by the National Weather Service which
warns about dangerously low wind chills.The
Missouri Department of Transportation has issued a warning to limit travel today
and tonight due to the bitter cold.The
weather service says dangerously cold conditions will continue throughout today
into this evening when the actual temperature could drop to around -15.
Minimum wind chills this morning will range from -25 to -35.A chance
of snow remains in the forecast.The
Missouri Department of Transportation issued a statewide warning on Saturday,
urging drivers to get to wherever they need to be and avoid traveling during
the coming waves of snowfall Sunday and Monday and the extremely low
temperatures.MoDOT asks drivers who must travel in these conditions should plan
ahead and allow extra time to take it slow. MoDOT also advises to make sure
you have a full tank of gas, extra blankets and gloves, and provisions like
water and snacks in the event of an emergency.Click <a href="https://traveler.modot.org/map/index.html">here</a> for MoDOT's Traveler Information Map.

Bitter cold prompts NWS to issue hazardous weather outlook