Extreme Cold Watch Issued
From
City of Lake Helen
Sent
Thu, Jan 29 @ 11:29am
Description
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 29 at 11:19AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as
low as 7 degrees possible. For the Freeze Watch, a hard freeze
with temperatures as low as 20 degrees possible.
* WHERE...All counties in east central Florida.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could lead to frostbite and
hypothermia, even with limited exposure. Freeze conditions will
likely kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage
unprotected outdoor plumbing.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong gusty winds are forecast on Saturday,
reaching 35 to 45 mph or higher at times in the afternoon and
evening. Preparations for the very cold temperatures should be
complete by Saturday morning.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Keep pets indoors to protect them from the cold.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
This notification was posted by City of Lake Helen. City of Lake Helen 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.
