Værmelding for Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 18 at 4:41AM EST until January 23 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA* WHAT...An extended period of temperatures up to 30 degrees belownormal. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zeropossible. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero are possible forhigher elevations.* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, andwestern Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle ofWest Virginia.* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Thursday morning.* IMPACTS...Periods of dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotectedskin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period offreezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you mustgo outside, particularly during nighttime and early morning hours.To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them todrip slowly.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.Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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