The National Weather Service has extended its wind chill warning to Waseca, Owatonna and Albert Lea through Monday morning.

A wind chill advisory was previously in effect and lasts until 6 p.m. today, after which the wind chill warning begins and continues through 11 a.m. Monday.

A wind chill warning means the combination of very cold air and the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death of precautions are not taken.

Wind chills between 30 and 40 degrees below zero are expected.

The Weather Service advises frostbite can occur in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin.

People are advised to cover exposed skin and dress in layers when outside during these conditions.

If traveling, make sure there are warm clothes in your car, that someone knows your travel plans and that you have plenty of gas.