DES MOINES – An extreme cold warning is in effect for our area this morning, and a cold weather advisory will be in effect this afternoon.

The National Weather Service in Des Moines issued the extreme cold warning for most of the state, and it remains in effect until noon. An extreme cold warning was also issued by the NWS in the Quad Cities for east central and southeast Iowa, which remains in effect until noon.

At noon, the extreme cold warnings will be replaced by a cold weather advisory, which will be in effect for our area until 3am tomorrow morning.

Dangerously cold wind chills are being experienced this morning, dipping as low as 35 below zero. Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero are expected tonight into tomorrow.

Wind chills of 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. If you must go outside, be sure to dress in layers, including a hat, face mask, and gloves.