Frigid temperatures and wind can be a dangerous-and even deadly-combination.

That's why the Hastings Salvation Army has already opened a warming center for those without an adequate heat source.

Cindy Leth is looking for hats and gloves at the Salvation Army, preparing for frigid temperatures.

"I'm just stocking up, and then I'm going to go home and stay there for two or three days," she said.

Officials say you'll need those hats and gloves. With the windchills predicted by the National Weather Service over the next few days, frostbite could occur within just 10 minutes.

Hypothermia is also a concern as temperatures dip below zero.

"I think in these unseasonably acute temperatures we need to have provisions in place for people who don't have warmth or have inadequate warmth, that can at least spend a day here and be warm and safe from the environment," said Hastings Salvation Army Major Abe Tamayo.

The Hastings Salvation Army has opened its doors as a warming center ahead of the sub-zero temperatures.

"Given the conditions and the wind that we're experiencing now, we decided it would be wise to go ahead and open it up," said Tamayo.

He says a few people have already been taking advantage of the center's heat and even more have visited in search of winter protection.

More than 300 coats have been given away this winter-so many that the Salvation Army is looking for more.

"We still have a lot of winter ahead of us and so people will be in need throughout the next several weeks," said Tamayo. "Especially larger sizes [in coats] are harder to come by."

The warming center will be open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. through Friday.

"Have some hot cocoa or coffee, and if need be shop around for a free coat or scarf or set of gloves," said Tamayo.

If you have to be outside, the Centers for Disease Control recommend that those extra layers you wear be lose fitting but tight in areas like your wrists.

Also, wear fabric that doesn't release heat, like wool. If you're sweating, take off a layer because perspiration will increase heat loss.

For a chart on how fast frostbite can set in-depending on temperatures and windchills-click on the link below.