Saturday-Sunday: Extreme Cold Watch

EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON…

WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 19 below possible.

WHERE…Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia.

WHEN…From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

IMPACTS…The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.