•..EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
•..HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills around or lower than 10 degrees below zero expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia.
* WHEN... For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS.. .Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS..•
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
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.
If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit your local county or city website for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cotu:
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Be careful if you spend time outdoors, including for work. Always have a fully charged cellphone and carry a portable recharger, if possible.
If you cannot avoid extremely cold situations - including windchill - follow these recommendations to protect yourself:
• Wear several layers of loose clothing. Layering provides better insulation.
• Make sure to protect the ears, face, hands and feet in extremely cold weather. Boots should be waterproof and insulated. Wear a hat; it will keep your whole body warmer.
• Move into warm locations during work breaks and try to limit the amount of time outside on extremely cold days.
• Carry cold weather gear, such as extra socks, gloves, hats, jacket, blankets, a change of clothes and a thermos of hot liquid.
• Avoid touching cold metal surfaces with bare skin.
Screenshot of hourly forecasts for DC
It’s dangerous in DC: High risk of hypothermia & frostbite from windstorm + subzero Arctic air.
@nws.noaa.gov: “Being outdoors for a prolonged period of time will be life-threatening.”
If you must travel, be prepared: wear layers, hat, no exposed skin.
Get #WinterReady: www.ready.gov/winter-ready