Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 12:54AM EST until January 24 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 35 below
expected.
* WHERE...In New York, Herkimer, Hamilton, Fulton, northern Warren,
and eastern Rensselaer Counties. In Massachusetts, Berkshire
County. In Vermont, Bennington and Windham Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures. Using non-approved heating devices
in your home can lead to fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills are expected in the
Adirondack Mountains in New York, and the southern Green Mountains
in Vermont.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Varoitus voimassa la klo 2:00 - la klo 20:00
