Extreme Cold Warning Issued
From
City of Hawley
Sent
Thu, Jan 22 @ 2:39pm
Description
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 2:35PM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS San Angelo TX
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of zero to 11 below zero are
expected.
* WHERE...All of west central Texas.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could
cause ruptured water pipes.
An Extreme Cold Warning means that dangerously low temperatures are
expected for a prolonged period of time. Frostbite and hypothermia
are likely if exposed to these temperatures.
Wear protective clothing such as a hat, face mask, and heavy gloves
or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and
possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped,
drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground
sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to
protect them from freezing.
This notification was posted by City of Hawley. City of Hawley 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.
