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Extreme Cold Warning issued January 21 at 4:01PM EST until January 22 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 above expected.* WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Big Bend and PanhandleFlorida, and south central and southwest Georgia.* WHEN...From 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/Wednesday.* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skinis exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezingtemperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves ormittens if you have plans to be outdoors.To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipesthey should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Thosethat have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and coverabove-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipesthey should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Thosethat have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and coverabove-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.Keep pets indoors as much as possible.Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, andunfrozen water.Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensureportable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grillsinside.

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Winter Storm Warning issued January 21 at 3:52PM EST until January 22 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6inches.* WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Panhandle Florida, andsouthwest Georgia.* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST /4 AM CST/ Wednesday.* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, willlikely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop to 1/4mile due to falling and blowing snow. The weight of snow on treelimbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions willimpact the Tuesday evening commute, when driving could become verydangerous and potentially life threatening, especially if you getstranded without protection from the cold or a winter survivalkit. Roads will remain slippery into the Wednesday morningcommute, despite the snow having ended by that time.If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water inyour vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions forthe state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If youmust go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes willkeep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin toreduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and ahat will keep you from losing your body heat.Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutelynecessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for suddenchanges in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and themotorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach yourdestination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especiallycautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car iswinterized and in good working order.Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to yourelectric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadwaysand the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

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