Shickshinny, PA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 1 PM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected.

* WHERE...Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wyoming Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills are expected over the
exposed, higher elevations Saturday morning and again Saturday
night into Sunday morning. Northwest winds will be gusting between
35 to 45 mph at times on Saturday. Isolated power outages are
possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

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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