Headline:
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 3 at 2:21AM EST until January 5 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Cold Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 2, 2025 - 11:21pm
Expires:
January 3, 2025 - 7:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected.
* WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Instruction:
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.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx
as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Area Description:
Northwest Pocahontas; Southeast Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV