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Winter Storm Warning issued January 21 at 8:55AM EST until January 22 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Charleston SC* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow and sleet accumulationsbetween one and one half to two and one half inches.* WHERE...In Georgia, Bulloch, Candler, Effingham, Evans, Jenkins,Screven, and Tattnall Counties. In South Carolina, Allendale,Beaufort, Charleston, Coastal Colleton, Coastal Jasper,Dorchester, Hampton, Inland Berkeley, Inland Colleton, InlandJasper, and Tidal Berkeley Counties.* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to noon EST Wednesday.* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, willlikely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery roadconditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesdayevening and Wednesday morning commutes.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is an enhanced risk for sleet occurringalong the lower South Carolina coastal counties, especially inlandof US 17.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 consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutelynecessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winterstorm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would helpyou survive in case you become stranded.

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Cold Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 2:58PM EST until January 23 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Charleston SC* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 10 to 15 degrees above zerotonight and Wednesday night.* WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina.* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday.* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skinis exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead tohypothermia with prolonged exposure.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be an unusually long period ofbitterly cold weather. Overnight lows will drop into the 20stonight, then into the middle teens Wednesday night. Be sure totake protective actions to prepare both your home and business aswell as yourself for this period of very cold weather.Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, ahat, and gloves.Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensureportable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grillsinside.

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