... Wind Chill Advisory in effect until 10 am EST this morning...
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Wind Chill Advisory... which is in effect until 10 am EST this
morning.
* Locations... the central and southern North Carolina mountains and high
elevations of the North Carolina foothills.
* Wind chill values... ranging between 5 to 15 below.
* Impacts... prolonged exposure to low wind chills may result in
frost bite and possibly hypothermia. Outdoor pets and
livestock will also need shelter from wind and cold
temperatures.
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.
