Headline

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 7:30PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Description

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 15 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold
wind chills as low as 25 below possible.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany,
and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue
Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Western Highland
County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and
Western Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST Saturday.
For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday
afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to
hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are
expected at times through the end of the week as the region
remains in an Arctic airmass.

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.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

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