Extreme Cold Warning Updated
From
Horseshoe Beach
Sent
Tue, Jan 27 @ 1:44am
Description
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 1:38AM EST until January 27 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 10. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as
low as 19.
* WHERE...Portions of Big Bend Florida and south central Georgia.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions
could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage
unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask 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.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
This notification was posted by Horseshoe Beach. Horseshoe Beach 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.
