A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for Hays and the surrounding area through Thursday morning with cold wind chills as low as -20 F. F, according to the National Weather Service in Dodge City.
Friday will be windy with winds of 30-40 with gusts of 50+ mph.
This weather could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.