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Weather Alerts for

Issued by the National Weather Service

Cold Weather Advisory  COLD WEATHER ADVISORY   Cold Weather Advisory
Areas Affected:
Augusta - Rockingham
Effective: Thu, 1/29 6:20am Updated: Thu, 1/29 6:40am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 1/29 11:00am Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely
 
Details: 
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero.

* WHERE...Augusta and Rockingham Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...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. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia
with prolonged exposure.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are
expected at times through the end of the week as the region
remains in an Arctic airmass.

Information: 
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.