... Wind Chill Advisory now in effect until 9 am EST this
morning...
* locations... Jefferson and Lewis counties.
* Timing... through late this morning.
* Winds... north 5 to 10 mph.
* Wind chill values... as low as 20 below.
* Impacts... wind chills will create dangerously cold conditions
for exposed skin.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when strong wind will combine
with cold temperatures to create dangerously cold conditions for
exposed skin. The wind will make it feel like it is 15 degrees
below zero or colder for a period of several hours. If you will
be outdoors use common sense and dress warmly... making sure that
all exposed skin is covered. If possible... avoid prolonged
exposure to the cold to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can also be found at www.Weather.Gov/Buffalo.
