This Is An Important Message From NY Alert

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 8 at 12:37AM EST until February 9 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
* WHAT…For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills from 15 to 30 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills from 10 to 20 below.
* WHERE…Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN…For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS…The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes. Hypothermia is also possible from prolonged exposure to the cold.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The coldest wind chills are expected over the exposed, higher elevations this morning. Wind gusts gradually diminish today, falling below 25 mph for most locations. The coldest wind chills Sunday night into Monday should occur around sunrise.
INSTRUCTIONS: Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside or are traveling.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Issued By: NWS Binghamton NY





