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Extreme Cold Watch

Issued at Fri 7:30 PM Jan. 30
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
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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Cold Weather Advisory

Issued at Fri 7:30 PM Jan. 30
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below possible.
Where: In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Eastern Pendleton, Hampshire, and Hardy 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.

Recommended Action

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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