Extreme Cold Watch Issued for Pennsylvania and West Virginia
• An Extreme Cold Watch is in effect for parts of Pennsylvania and West Virginia, with wind chills expected to reach -25°F (-31°C).
• The advisory warns of a high risk of frostbite for those exposed to the cold and advises limiting outdoor activities.
• Residents are urged to prepare their homes and vehicles for the extreme cold and check on vulnerable neighbors.
Dangerous cold conditions expected in several regions
An Extreme Cold Watch has been issued for several regions in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, signaling the arrival of dangerously cold conditions. Residents in northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, along with those in northern West Virginia, are bracing for wind chills that could plummet as low as -25°F (-31°C). This severe cold is anticipated to begin late Friday night and persist through Saturday morning.
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