WWA Summary for Extreme Cold Warning Issued by RNK

Extreme Cold Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
641 PM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

NCZ001-018-VAZ015-020-221200-
/O.CON.KRNK.EC.W.0002.250122T0000Z-250122T1700Z/
Ashe-Watauga-Grayson-Bath-
Including the cities of Whitetop, Volney, Boone, Troutdale, West
Jefferson, Independence, and Hot Springs
641 PM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia,
  Grayson and Bath Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
  result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
  An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured
  water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
641 PM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

WVZ508-221200-
/O.CON.KRNK.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250122T1700Z/
Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Rainelle, Duo, and Quinwood
641 PM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below.

* WHERE...Western Greenbrier County.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

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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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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1002 PM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

NCZ033-221100-
/O.CON.KGSP.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250122T1700Z/
Avery-
Including the cities of Banner Elk, Ingalls, and Newland
1002 PM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 16 below.

* WHERE...Avery County.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
  result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
  exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be
  endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended
  periods.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
857 PM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

WVZ522-523-526-221000-
/O.CON.KRLX.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250123T1300Z/
Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Harman and Snowshoe
857 PM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 27 below.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills 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.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
857 PM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

WVZ516-518-520-525-221000-
/O.CON.KRLX.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250122T1500Z/
Southeast Raleigh-Southeast Fayette-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest
Randolph-
Including the cities of Elkins, Richwood, Meadow Bridge, and
Beckley
857 PM EST Tue Jan 21 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 19 below.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

&&

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