Rockville, MD Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...POTENTIAL WINTER COMMUTING HAZARD FOR THE WASHINGTON METRO
AREA INTO CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MARYLAND THIS EVENING...

There is a potential for hazardous commuting conditions for
this evening's commute between 3 PM and 9 PM. A period of light
snow is POSSIBLE (a 30 percent chance) late this afternoon and
evening across the Washington metro area into central and southern
Maryland with a coating to around one-half inch of snow
accumulation possible.

If this threat does materialize during this evening's rush-hour,
any untreated roads could quickly turn snow covered and slippery.
This could lead to dangerous traveling conditions.

If commuting this evening, be aware of the POSSIBILITY of
significant travel disruptions. Plan ahead by allowing for extra
travel time, and consider using public transportation and telework
options.

Stay tuned for updates on this potential winter weather episode.

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

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
as low as 8 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 8 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this
morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this
evening to 11 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 8 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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...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
as low as 8 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 8 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this
morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this
evening to 11 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 8 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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