Extreme Cold Watch Issued
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Emporium
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Fri, Jan 17 @ 2:33pm
Description
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 17 at 2:21PM EST until January 22 at 12:00PM EST by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 and 25 below zero
possible at times.
* WHERE...The Northern and Western Mountains of Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State
College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web at
weather.gov/ctp.
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