Last Updated on January 20, 2025 4:46 pm
NCZ001-018-VAZ015-020-211000-/O.NEW.KRNK.CW.Y.0009.250120T2000Z-250121T1600Z//O.CON.KRNK.EC.W.0002.250122T0300Z-250122T1700Z/Ashe-Watauga-Grayson-Bath-Including the cities of Volney, Boone, West Jefferson, Troutdale,Hot Springs, Whitetop, and Independence245 PM EST Mon Jan 20 2025
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST TUESDAY……EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY TO NOONEST WEDNESDAY…
WHAT…For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as lowas 10 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerouslycold wind chills as low as 20 below expected Wednesday morning.
WHERE…In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia,Grayson and Bath Counties.
WHEN…For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST Tuesday. Forthe Extreme Cold Warning, from 10 PM Tuesday to noon EST Wednesday.
IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero couldresult in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite andhypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to thesetemperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia withprolonged exposure.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you mustgo outside.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, ahat, and gloves.
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