Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 7:35AM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
as low as 15 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory,
very cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest
Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.
* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this
morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this
evening to 11 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 to 18
below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions
are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected
skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead
to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are
expected at times through the end of the week as the region
remains in an Arctic Airmass.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.
Varoitus voimassa ke klo 2:00 - ke klo 18:00
