Storm Advisory and cold temps

Wind Chill Advisory, Winter Weather Advisory

Statement as of 3:24 am EST on January 2, 2014

 Wind Chill Advisory in effect until 1 PM EST Friday.

... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 7 am this

morning to 10 am EST Friday...

The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Wind Chill

Advisory... which is in effect until 1 PM EST Friday. The wind

chill watch is no longer in effect.

* Hazard types... snow... blowing snow... and cold.

* Accumulations... snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches.

* Timing... light snow will overspread Kennebec County this

morning and continue through early Friday morning.

* Impacts... slippery snow covered roadways and sharply reduced

visibilities at times.

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

* Temperatures... 7 below to 6 above zero.

* Wind chill... as low as 27 below tonight and Friday morning.

* Visibilities... one half mile or less at times.

 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that

visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and

blowing snow. Use caution when traveling... especially in open

areas.

A Wind Chill Advisory means the combination of very cold air and

gusty winds will create dangerously low wind chill values. This

will result in frost bite or lead to hypothermia if precautions

are not taken. If you must go outside dress in layers... and keep

all your skin and your head covered. Protect livestock from the

cold and bring your pets inside.