Extreme Cold Warning Issued
From
Red Lion
Sent
Fri, Feb 6 @ 2:34pm
Description
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 6 at 2:24PM 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 20 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest
winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 4 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 20 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. Several layers of clothes will
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
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