Extreme Cold Warning
From the National Weather Service
STARTED: | Today @ 2 a.m. |
ENDS: | Today @ 9 a.m. |
SEVERITY: | Severe |
URGENCY: | Expected |
AREAS: | Northern Humboldt Coast; Southwestern Humboldt; Mendocino Coast |
INSTRUCTIONS
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
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.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
DESCRIPTION
* WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills from 15 to 20 degrees expected.
* WHERE…Humboldt Coast, and Mendocino Coast.
* WHEN…From 2 AM to 9 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS…Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.