Street, MD Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as 5 below.

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

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged
exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

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...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 7 and 14 inches, with highest in the far
northern and western suburbs of Washington and Baltimore. Ice
accumulations between one and two tenths of an inch.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area tonight,
becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches per hour
possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected
Sunday. Significant icing is possible especially south of Highway
50.  Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times.
A prolonged period of wind chills in the teens and single digits
continues this evening and lasting through the middle of next
week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

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