Beware the cold

According to the National Weather Service, dangerous wind chills are forecast Sunday night into Tuesday, Jan. 19-21. Sunday and Monday's high is forecast at minus 8, with lows around 19 and 17 degrees below zero. Wind chills will approach 30 to 45 below zero. People exposed to extreme cold are susceptible to frostbite and can succumb to hypothermia in a matter of minutes. Areas most prone to frostbite are uncovered skin and the extremities, such as hands and feet.

Hypothermia occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it.

According to weather.gov:

If your temperature is 95°F or lower, you feel cold and sluggish, or you are having trouble thinking clearly, see a doctor immediately or go to the nearest emergency room. It's better to be overly cautious than to die of a disorder that doesn't have to be deadly.

If you are trying to help someone who may have hypothermia, first call an ambulance. Then lie close to the person and cover both of you with thick blankets. The hotter you get, the more warmth you can give the other person. Don't rub the person or handle them roughly.