Extreme Cold Watch Updated
From
Yankeetown
Sent
Thu, Jan 29 @ 9:44pm
Description
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 29 at 9:33PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will
result in frost formation. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously
cold wind chills as low as 8 above possible. For the Freeze Watch,
a Hard Freeze with temperatures as low as 20 possible.
* WHERE...Coastal Citrus, Coastal Levy, Inland Citrus, Inland
Hernando, and Inland Levy Counties.
* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 1 AM to 8 AM EST Friday. For
the Extreme Cold Watch and Freeze Watch, from Saturday evening
through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 above zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Appropriate action
should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have
adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children,
the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the
cold. Take measures to protect them.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
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.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.
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