...BITTER COLD WIND CHILLS AND GUSTY WINDS THROUGH this morning...
.Arctic air combined with the northwest winds will result in
dangerous wind chills this morning, with the lowest wind chills
in the higher elevations. Winds will gust at times between 15 to
25 mph, especially along the higher mountain ridges.
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will
cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.
Expect wind chills to range from 5 above zero to 5 below zero
this morning associated with wind speeds of 5 to 10 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central Virginia, and north
central and northwest North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until noon Today.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.