Cold Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 1:12AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Bitter cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern
Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia.
* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this
morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this
evening to 1 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...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. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
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.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
Varoitus voimassa la klo 8:12 - la klo 18:00
