Cold Weather Advisory Issued
From
Village of Cattaraugus
Sent
Thu, Jan 22 @ 12:19pm
Description
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 12:17PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Southern Erie and Wyoming counties and the western
Southern Tier.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will
cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures.
This is a potentially hazardous situation to be outdoors. If you
must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can
occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below
zero or colder.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
This notification was posted by Village of Cattaraugus. Village of Cattaraugus 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.
