* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM Saturday to midnight EST Saturday Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills will be Saturday night into early Sunday morning.
* AFFECTED AREAS: EASTERN PASSAIC ... HUDSON ... WESTERN BERGEN ... EASTERN BERGEN ... WESTERN ESSEX ... EASTERN ESSEX ... WESTERN UNION ... EASTERN UNION ... PUTNAM ... ROCKLAND ... NORTHERN WESTCHESTER ... SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER ... NEW YORK (MANHATTAN) ... BRONX ... RICHMOND (STATEN IS.) ... KINGS (BROOKLYN) ... NORTHERN QUEENS ... SOUTHERN QUEENS
Instructions:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. 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.
