* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Eastern Pendleton, Hampshire, and Hardy Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY ... EASTERN HIGHLAND ... HAMPSHIRE ... HARDY ... EASTERN GRANT ... EASTERN MINERAL ... EASTERN PENDLETON
Instructions:
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
