NWS: Wind Chill Warning for entire listening area Thursday night through Saturday afternoon

Published on February 02, 2023

NWS

JEFFERSON & LEWIS COUNTIES: WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 A.M. FRIDAY TO 1 P.M. EST SATURDAY.

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below zero.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 1 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 15 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 25 below zero or colder.

NORTHERN ONEIDA COUNTY: WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 A.M. FRIDAY TO NOON EST SATURDAY.

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero.

* WHERE...Northern Oneida county.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to noon EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills are expected to be Friday evening into early Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

OLD FORGE/WESTERN ADIRONDACKS: WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 A.M. FRIDAY TO 1 P.M. EST SATURDAY.

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 to 50 below zero.

* WHERE...The western and southern Adirondacks and Lake George Saratoga Region in eastern New York and southern Vermont.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 1 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The lowest wind chills are expected Friday night into early Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

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