The National Weather Service issued a Cold Weather Advisory at 12:22 p.m. Saturday for North Franklin, South Franklin and West Clinton from 1 p.m. until 7 a.m. Sunday.
“Very cold wind chills will drop up to 25 degrees below expected,” the weather service explains. “The coldest times will be around sunrise today and just after sunset tonight.”
“Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero can cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Prolonged periods of freezing temperatures could cause water pipes to burst. This period of cold temperatures is particularly dangerous and outside of normal temperature conditions,” the weather service describes. “Dress in layers, including a hat, mask and gloves if you must go out. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. People are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go out, dress in layers. Several layers of clothing will keep you warmer than one heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce the risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf will keep you in place so you don’t get lost and adequate heat.and limit your time outdoors.Do not use portable kerosene heaters or other unventilated combustion sources indoors.
Understanding cold weather warnings
Cold weather warning: Be careful. A cold weather advisory is issued when seasonally low air temperatures or wind chill values are expected or occur, but not extremely low values. Make sure you and your loved ones dress appropriately and cover exposed skin when you go out.
Extreme Cold Warning: Take Action! An extreme cold warning is issued when dangerously low air temperatures or wind chill values are expected or occur. If you are in an area with an extreme cold warning, avoid going outside. If you must go out, dress in layers, cover exposed skin, and make sure at least one other person knows where you are. Update them when you reach your destination safely.
Extreme Freeze Watch: Be Prepared. An extreme cold watch is issued when dangerously low air temperatures or wind chill values are possible. As with the warning, adjust your plans to avoid being outside during the coldest parts of the day. Make sure your car has at least half a tank of gas and update your winter survival kit.
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