GRAY, Maine — More arctic air was expected to move into the region Wednesday, with strong winds to produce dangerous wind chills, according to the National Weather Service.
Once again Wednesday morning, Mainers heading to work and school bundled up as temperatures hovered around zero. The weather service has posted wind chill warnings and advisories for much of the state.
The arctic front is expected to produce strong winds which will send wind chill readings tumbling way below zero Wednesday and into Thursday, according to the weather service.
Wind chill readings could dip to as low as 55 below zero in northern sections of the state.
The wind chill alerts are expected to take effect later in the day Wednesday and last into early Thursday.
The state has experienced frigid temperatures throughout the early part of this month, with Bangor setting a new record low for Jan. 6 at -13 degrees.
Dangerous wind chills can result in hypothermia and frostbite if precautions aren’t taken. Pet owners are advised to bring their animals indoors.
