Wind chill advisory update

Wind Chill Advisory Statement as of 3:17 PM EST on February 23, 2015

Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect from 7 PM this evening

to 8 am EST Tuesday.

* hazard types... dangerous wind chills.

* Wind chill... 20 to 28 below.

* Timing... the coldest wind chill values are expected to be this

 evening into the pre-dawn hours.

* Impacts... frost bite and hypothermia are possible.

* Winds... northwest 5 to 15 mph.

* Temperatures... 15 below to zero.

 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds

will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in

frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

If you must venture outdoors... make sure you wear a hat and

gloves. Remember to bring your pets inside.