Active AlertsStoystown, PA
Extreme Cold Warning
Extreme Cold Watch
What: For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills lower than 20 below zero possible.
Where: Somerset County.
When: For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.
Impacts: The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
If possible, remain indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.