Wind Advisory Issued
From
Horseshoe Beach
Sent
Sat, Jan 31 @ 12:14am
Description
Wind Advisory issued January 31 at 12:01AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 above expected. For the
Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 8 above
expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Jefferson,
Coastal Taylor, and Coastal Wakulla Counties.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST
Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM
EST Sunday. For the Freeze Warning, from 7 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.
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive
vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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 sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.
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.
