* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero. Coldest temperatures during overnight hours.
* WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero 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. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic Airmass.
* AFFECTED AREAS: WESTERN HIGHLAND ... WESTERN GRANT ... WESTERN PENDLETON
Instructions:
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
