Extreme Cold Warning Updated
From
City of Lake Helen
Sent
Sun, Feb 1 @ 2:19am
Description
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 1 at 2:17AM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph. For the first Extreme Cold Warning through
this morning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 to 15
degrees. For the first Freeze Warning through this morning, hard
freezing temperatures as low as 22 to 27 degrees. For the second
Extreme Cold Warning tonight, dangerously cold wind chills as low
as 14 to 20 degrees expected. For the second Freeze Warning
tonight, hard freezing temperatures as low as 22 to 27 degrees
expected.
* WHERE...All counties in east central Florida, including Volusia,
Lake, Seminole, Orange, Brevard, Osceola, Indian River,
Okeechobee, Saint Lucie, and Martin.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the
first Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the
first Freeze Warning, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second
Extreme Cold Warning and second Freeze Warning, from 7 PM this
evening to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Dangerously cold wind chills could lead to frostbite and
hypothermia, even with limited exposure. Hard 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.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.
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.
If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 or visit your local county website for assistance locating
appropriate shelter from the cold.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Bring pets
and potted plants indoors. Check on elderly neighbors to make sure
their furnace is working. To prevent freezing and possible bursting
of outdoor water pipes, they can be wrapped, drained or allowed 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.
