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Washington County, VA Department of Emergency Management
Saturday January 18th, 2025 :: 02:35 p.m. EST

Advisory

Extreme Cold Watch until 01:00PM Monday

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below possible in southwest Virginia.

* WHERE...Southwest Virginia.

* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LEE ... WISE ... SCOTT ... RUSSELL ... WASHINGTON

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
Washington County, VA Department of Emergency Management
1 Government Center Pl
Abingdon, VA 24210

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 276-525-1330

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Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Extreme Cold Watch

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