Freeze Warning Issued
From
Yankeetown
Sent
Fri, Jan 30 @ 11:39am
Description
Freeze Warning issued January 30 at 11:35AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 expected. For the Freeze
Warning, a hard freeze with temperatures as low as 20 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Florida.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 3 PM Saturday to 7 AM EST
Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning and Freeze Warning, from 10
PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 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.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
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.
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