Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 7:30PM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern
Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. The cold wind chills as low as
10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not
taken. 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.
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 3:00 - la klo 18:00
