Wind Chill Advisory Tonight

WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT SUNDAY.

* WHAT…Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 5 below zero.

* WHERE…Portions of southwest Virginia and northwest North Carolina.

* WHEN…Until 9 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS…The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Winds will gust 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs and weaker trees could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when strong winds will combine with cold temperatures for several hours to create dangerously cold conditions for exposed skin.

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.