Extreme Cold Warning Updated
From
Covington Township
Sent
Sun, Feb 8 @ 12:44am
Description
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 8 at 12:37AM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 28 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
chills as low as 18 below expected.
* WHERE...Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wyoming Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon
to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Hypothermia is also possible from prolonged exposure to the cold.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills are expected over the
exposed, higher this morning. Wind gusts gradually diminish on
Sunday, falling below 30 mph for most locations. The coldest wind
chills tonight and Monday look to be around sunrise Monday morning.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside or travel.
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.
This notification was posted by Covington Township. Covington Township 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.
