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Cold Weather Advisory

Issued at Thu 6:20 AM Jan. 29
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero.
Where: Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.
When: Until 11 AM EST this morning.
Impacts: The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Additional Details: Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass.

Recommended Action

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.

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