Extreme Cold Warning issued February 7 at 6:25PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 10 below zero. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20
to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...The District of Columbia, central, northeast, northern,
and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. For
the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The
cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in
hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 or visit your local county or city website for assistance
locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
Varoitus voimassa su klo 1:25 - su klo 17:00
