Wind chill advirosy extended

Wind Chill Advisory 

Expires 7:00 PM EST on January 23, 2013

Statement as of 2:51 am EST on January 23, 2013

Wind Chill Advisory now in effect until 7 PM EST this

evening.

The Wind Chill Advisory is now in effect until 7 PM EST this

evening.

* Locations... central New Hampshire... central Maine... and the

foothills.

* Hazard types... dangerously cold wind chills.

* Wind chill readings... as low as 28 below.

* Timing... through today.

* Impacts... dangerous wind chills will make it hazardous to go

outside without proper protection.

* Winds... northwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* Temperatures... 10 below to 5 above zero.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when the wind chill index is

likely to reach -15 to -24 degrees for at least 3 hours.

Frostbite can develop in just 30 minutes with a wind chill index

of -20. If you are heading outdoors... dress in layers and wear a

hat and gloves.