Extreme Cold Warning Issued
From
Washington
Sent
Fri, Feb 6 @ 2:14am
Description
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 6 at 2:03AM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 25 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest
winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Southern Clinton and Southern Lycoming Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM
EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday.
* 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 25 below zero could cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you
must go outside, dress in layers. Cover exposed skin to reduce your
risk of frostbite or hypothermia.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly.
This notification was posted by Washington. Washington 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.
