Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 9:25AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
as low as 5 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold
wind chills as low as 10 below expected.
* WHERE...Washington DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern
Maryland, and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this
morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 8 PM this
evening to 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.
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
