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Wind Advisory
Issued: 11:40 AM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 degrees below zero
expected.

* WHERE...Western Garrett County.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For
the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The
dangerously cold wind chills could cause hypothermia and frostbite
on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

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.

If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 or visit your county or city website for assistance locating
appropriate shelter from the cold.

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Extreme Cold Warning
Issued: 11:40 AM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 degrees below zero
expected.

* WHERE...Western Garrett County.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For
the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The
dangerously cold wind chills could cause hypothermia and frostbite
on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

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.

If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 or visit your county or city website for assistance locating
appropriate shelter from the cold.

&&

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