Extreme Cold Watch Updated
From
Munhall Borough
Sent
Sat, Jan 18 @ 4:53am
Description
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 18 at 4:41AM EST until January 23 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...An extended period of temperatures up to 30 degrees below
normal. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
possible. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero are possible for
higher elevations.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and
western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of
West Virginia.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Periods of dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25
below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as
30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected
skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of
freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside, particularly during nighttime and early morning hours.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.
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.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
This notification was posted by Munhall Borough. Munhall Borough is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
