Cold Weather Advisory Updated
From
Albion
Sent
Mon, Jan 20 @ 8:29am
Description
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 20 at 3:59AM EST until January 22 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 24 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio
and northwest Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 24 below zero could cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Wind chill
values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures this morning are in the single
digits for most with wind chill values as low as 20 below zero.
Low temperatures tonight into Tuesday morning will be in the range
of 5 above to 5 below zero with wind chill values as low as 20 below
zero.
Low temperatures Tuesday night into Wednesday morning will be the
coldest of the stretch, ranging from zero to 12 below zero. Wind
chill values will be as cold as 24 below zero, but could trend
colder.
Lingering cold with sub zero wind chills could continue through
Wednesday night.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
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.
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