Wind Chill Advisory In Effect Beginning Friday Afternoon

The advisory begins at 1 PM on Friday, and continues through 10 AM on Saturday.

…WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY…

* WHAT…Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as
20 below zero.

* WHERE…Portions of north central and northern Maryland and
northern Virginia.

* WHEN…From 1 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS…Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power
lines. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…For the Wind Chill Advisory, the highest
wind speeds will be Friday into Friday evening. Affects from the
extreme cold could be made worse due to power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

By The National Weather Service, Sterling, Va.