Maryland, MD Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 9 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern
Maryland, and northern and western Virginia.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 9 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. Very cold temperatures 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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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