Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:47PM EST until January 22 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Bitterly cold wind chills 15 below to 20 below zero
expected.
* WHERE…Southern Erie and Wyoming counties and the western
Southern Tier.
* WHEN…From 4 PM Monday to 11 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will
cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Such
wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
INSTRUCTIONS: This is a potentially hazardous situation to be outdoors. If you
must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can
occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below
zero or colder.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY