Cold Weather Advisory 01/08/2025 17:47 for West Virginia areas

Headline: 
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 8 at 8:47PM EST until January 9 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Cold Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 8, 2025 - 5:47pm
Expires: 
January 9, 2025 - 2:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 18 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 18 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Instruction: 
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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