Full Notification

... "WIND CHILL WARNING" in effect until Noon EST Thursday...
... "Wind Chill Advisory" in effect from Noon Thursday to Noon EST
Friday...
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Wind
Chill Warning... which is in effect until Noon EST Thursday. A Wind Chill Advisory has also been issued. This Wind Chill Advisory is in effect from Noon Thursday to Noon EST Friday.
* Hazard types... accumulating snow... reduced visibilities including brief whiteout conditions... blowing snow... and cold wind chill readings.
* Accumulations... additional snow accumulations of an inch or less will be possible through this evening.
* Wind chill readings... will drop to 25 Below to 30 Below tonight into Thursday morning. Wind chill readings will be 15 Below to 25 Below Thursday afternoon into Friday morning.
* Timing... snow showers and snow squalls will occur across the area through the early evening hours. Thereafter... the snow will taper off.
* Impacts... travel difficulties are expected due to reduced visibilities including brief whiteout conditions... blowing snow... and snow accumulations. The frigid conditions will be dangerous to those venturing outside. Exposure may cause frostbite.
* Winds... will be West 10 to 20 mph. Gusts of 25 to 35 mph are expected through early Wednesday evening.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A "Wind Chill Warning" means the combination of very cold air and strong winds will create dangerously low wind chill values. This will result in frost bite and lead to hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of information for the latest updates. Additional details at: www.Weather.Gov/iln, as well as on our facebook and twitter pages.
A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when a strong wind will combine with cold temperatures to create dangerously cold conditions for exposed skin. The wind will make it feel like it is between 10 and 24 degrees Below Zero for a period of several hours. Those planning to venture outdoors should use common sense and dress warmly... making sure that all exposed skin is covered.