What you need to know as arctic air moves through Mid-Missouri

Frigid temperatures and high winds are expected throughout Mid-Missouri today and Wednesday.

It’s important to bundle up in layers as you head out the door.

The National Weather Service’s graph below shows how temperatures and windchill can affect how fast someone can get frostbite.

In today’s conditions across Mid-Missouri, it can take as little as 30 minutes to get frostbite.

According to AAA, extreme cold temperatures can very hard on battery strength.

It is important to be as up-to-date on oil changes, keep a full gas tank, and minimize the amount of battery power you use.

It’s important to keep a winter kit in your car in the case of an emergency, which includes.

flashlight cell phone charger ice scraper blankets water first-aid kit jumper cables hat and gloves

There are several warming centers across Columbia:

Activity and Recreation Center (ARC) at 1707 W. Ash St. – 573.874.7700 Armory Sports and Community Center at 701 E. Ash St. – 573.874.7466 Boone County Government Center at 801 E. Walnut St. – 573.886.4305 Columbia/Boone County PHHS at 1005 W. Worley St. – 573.874.7488 Columbia Mall at 2300 Bernadette Drive – 573.445.8458 Columbia Public Library at 100 W. Broadway – 573.443.3161 Salvation Army at 1108 W. Ash St. – 573.442.3229 Salvation Army Harbor House at 602 N. Ann St. – 573.442.1984 St. Francis House at 901 Range Line St. – 573.875.4913 Sign up for email news alerts by clicking here