..COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below.
* WHERE...Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Southern Wayne, and Wyoming Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon EST today.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. |