Extreme Cold Warning issued February 7 at 6:40AM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
around or lower than 10 degrees below zero expected. For the High
Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern
Maryland, and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For
the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low
as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are
not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected
skin is exposed to these temperatures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills are expected to remain below zero
for at least 24 hours beginning Saturday morning and continuing
through late Sunday morning. Being outdoors for a prolonged period
of time will be life-threatening.
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
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.
If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 or visit your local county or city website for assistance
locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
Varoitus voimassa la klo 13:40 - su klo 17:00
