Rhoadesville, VA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 11 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 8 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to 11 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 to 8 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

* 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.

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...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Additional ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch,
mainly across southern Maryland. Conditions improving west of I-95
rapidly this evening, but some light freezing drizzle is still
possible through midnight.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Maryland and central and northern
Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be nearly impossible overnight, and the
Monday morning commute will be very treacherous due to ongoing
cold conditions and lingering sleet and snow packed roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

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

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