Weather Alert in North Carolina
Extreme Cold Watch issued February 6 at 12:58PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
AREAS AFFECTED: Northampton; Hertford; Gates; Pasquotank; Camden; Western Currituck; Chowan; Perquimans; Eastern Currituck; Gloucester; Mathews; Surry; James City; Southampton; Isle of Wight; Suffolk; Chesapeake; York; Newport News; Hampton/Poquoson
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 1 above expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
INSTRUCTION: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
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