Single-digit wind chills are in the forecast for Fort Worth. Here’s what that means
Wind chills in the single digits and 10s are likely early next week in Fort Worth.
The National Weather Service Fort Worth is tracking a cold front that will bring arctic air and subfreezing temperatures to North Texas this weekend. Beyond the chilly temperatures, confidence is increasing that wintry precipitation could arrive in the region early next week.
In the early morning hours on Sunday, Jan. 19, and Monday, Jan. 20, wind chills will be in single-digits and 10s, according to the NWS. The low wind chills may warrant the NWS to issue a cold weather advisory.
What exactly are wind chills, and how is wind chill calculated? Here’s what to know.
What does wind chill mean?
Wind chill temperatures are how cold people and animals feel when outside.
It’s based on the the rate of heat loss from exposed skin caused by wind and cold, according to the NWS. Essentially, as wind increases, it draws heat from the body and drives down skin temperatures and internal body temperatures.
The NWS calculates wind chill temperatures with the following formula: Wind chill (ºF) = 35.74 + 0.6215T - 35.75(V^0.16) + 0.4275T(V^0.16).
For those looking for an easier way to calculate wind chill, the NWS has a free online calculator. By entering in the temperatures and wind speed, the calculator will convert the data to wind chill temperatures.
The calculator only works for temperatures at or below 50 degrees and wind speeds above 3 mph, according to the NWS.
