Middletown, MD Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills between 0 and 15 below zero
possible.

* WHERE...Washington DC, and portions of central, north central,
northeast, and northern Maryland, northern, northwest, and western
Virginia, and eastern West Virginia.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
result in frostbite and hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will remain at or below zero
during the day on Saturday due to windy conditions and cold
temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

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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