Winter blast in much of U.S. poses serious risks like black ice, frostbite and hypothermia.
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Freezing temperatures and wind speeds are creating dangerously cold conditions in a large part of the U.S. stretching from Montana to northern Florida. Here are some of the dangers the winter blast poses and how to protect against them: WIND CHILL Wind chill describes what the air temperature feels like to human skin from the combination of wind speed and temperature. FROST BITE AND HYPOTHERMIA Forecasters say the risk of developing frostbite and hypothermia increases as the wind chill temperature falls. Carbon monoxide can also be created when people use portable generators or run cars in their garages to stay warm or charge their phones.
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