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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
427 AM EST Wed Jan 22 2025

PAZ074-076-078-WVZ512>514-221800-
/O.CON.KPBZ.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250122T1800Z/
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette-
Higher Elevations of Indiana-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Parsons, Davis, Thomas, Hazelton,
Hendricks, Rowlesburg, Ligonier, Terra Alta, Ohiopyle, Donegal,
Armagh, Champion, Saint George, and Canaan Valley
427 AM EST Wed Jan 22 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below zero.

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher
  Elevations of Westmoreland, and Higher Elevations of Indiana
  Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Preston, and Tucker Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as
  30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
433 AM EST Wed Jan 22 2025

OHZ003-006>014-017>023-027>033-036>038-047-089-PAZ001>003-221500-
/O.CON.KCLE.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250122T1500Z/
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-
Ashtabula Inland-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Medina-Summit-Portage-
Trumbull-Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-Mahoning-
Marion-Morrow-Holmes-Knox-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
Southern Erie-Crawford-
Including the cities of Corry, Ashland, South Russell,
Youngstown, Carey, Eastlake, North Ridgeville, Erie, Tiffin,
Middlefield, Toledo, Warren, Cleveland, Willard, Chardon, Bowling
Green, Wadsworth, Fremont, Willowick, Union City, Mansfield,
Akron, Canton, Fostoria, Brunswick, Bellevue, Clyde, Genoa,
Sandusky, Wooster, Mount Gilead, Killbuck, Norwalk, Massillon,
Medina, Orwell, Crestline, Edinboro, Jefferson, Meadville,
Findlay, Elyria, Titusville, Millersburg, Painesville, Mount
Vernon, Lorain, Conneaut, Burton, Austintown, Huron, Port
Clinton, Cardington, Andover, Orrville, Willoughby, Oak Harbor,
Aurora, Mentor, Roaming Shores, Wickliffe, Rittman, Upper
Sandusky, Bucyrus, Chesterland, Boardman, Ashtabula, Perrysburg,
Kent, Bainbridge, Marion, Galion, Geneva, Avon Lake, Niles,
Streetsboro, Alliance, and Ravenna
433 AM EST Wed Jan 22 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 26 below.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio
  and northwest Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 26 below zero could cause
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite
  and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
  temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could
  cause ruptured water pipes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures this morning will range from
  5 to 15 below zero. Wind chill values will be between 20 and 26
  below zero, with localized colder wind chills.

Lingering cold with sub zero wind chills could continue through
tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

&&

$$

Garuckas

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
430 AM EST Wed Jan 22 2025

PAZ024-033-221700-
/O.CON.KCTP.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250122T1700Z/
Cambria-Somerset-
Including the cities of Johnstown and Somerset
430 AM EST Wed Jan 22 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below.

* WHERE...Cambria and Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if precautions
  are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The lowest wind chills will be during the
  early morning hours today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1246 AM EST Wed Jan 22 2025

WVZ522-221500-
/O.EXT.KRLX.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250122T1500Z/
Southeast Webster-
1246 AM EST Wed Jan 22 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 22 below.

* WHERE...Southeast Webster County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
  exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx
as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1246 AM EST Wed Jan 22 2025

WVZ523-526-221515-
/O.NEW.KRLX.CW.Y.0011.250123T0000Z-250123T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KRLX.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250122T1500Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman
1246 AM EST Wed Jan 22 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
  as low as 28 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
  chills as low as 10 below expected.

* WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST this morning.
  For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 6 AM EST
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
  exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx
as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1246 AM EST Wed Jan 22 2025

WVZ516-518-520-525-221500-
/O.CON.KRLX.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250122T1500Z/
Southeast Raleigh-Southeast Fayette-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest
Randolph-
Including the cities of Beckley, Meadow Bridge, Elkins, and
Richwood
1246 AM EST Wed Jan 22 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below.

* WHERE...Northwest Randolph, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas,
  and Southeast Raleigh Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
  result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx
as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1040 PM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

MDZ001-501-VAZ503-504-507-508-WVZ501-503-505-506-221145-
/O.CON.KLWX.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250123T1500Z/
Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Western Highland-
Eastern Highland-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Western Grant-Western Mineral-
Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Grantsville,
Frostburg, Hightown, Monterey, Big Meadows, Wintergreen, Bayard,
Mount Storm, Elk Garden, Riverton, Brandywine, Franklin,
Oak Flat, Ruddle, and Sugar Grove
1040 PM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 30 degrees
  below zero expected.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany
  Counties. In Virginia, Western Highland and Eastern Highland
  Counties, and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge and Central
  Virginia Blue Ridge. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western
  Mineral, Western Pendleton and Eastern Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to
  these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
  temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills are expected
  between midnight and 9 am late tonight into Wednesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves
or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing
and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-
ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground
pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

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