Headline:
Wind Advisory issued January 6 at 3:37PM EST until January 6 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 6, 2025 - 12:37pm
Expires:
January 6, 2025 - 8:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as
31 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
as low as 23 expected.
* WHERE...Baker, Inland Nassau, Eastern Hamilton, Gilchrist,
Northern Columbia, Southeastern Columbia, Southwestern Columbia,
Suwannee, Union, and Western Hamilton Counties.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 9 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 25 degrees could result
in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and
outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures.
Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially
vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.
Instruction:
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
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.
Take measures to protect young children, the elderly and the
homeless. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or
allow them to drip slowly. Take steps now to protect tender plants
from the cold.
Area Description:
Suwannee; Baker; Inland Nassau; Union; Gilchrist; Eastern Hamilton; Western Hamilton; Northern Columbia; Southeastern Columbia; Southwestern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL