* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 30 below zero.
* WHERE...Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday.
* 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 could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will be at elevations above 3500 feet between midnight tonight and 9 AM Tuesday.
* AFFECTED AREAS: WESTERN GRANT ... WESTERN PENDLETON
Instructions:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. 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.
