NWS: Extreme Cold Warning for Southeast Colorado Remains Until Jan 21

Description: The National Weather Service Office of Pueblo Issued the Following Extreme Cold Warning for Southeast Colorado for January 21, 2025...

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 502 PM MST Mon Jan 20 2025

Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet- Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- Including Lamar, Walsh, Walsenburg, Las Animas, Rocky Ford, La Junta, Kim, Trinidad, Branson, and Springfield 502 PM MST Mon Jan 20 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 26 below.

* WHERE...Otero, Eastern Las Animas, Bent, Prowers and Baca Counties, Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet, and Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

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