Extreme Cold Warning in Northwest NC, Southwest VA, Southeast WV Until Noon
• Extreme Cold Warning in effect for parts of NC, VA, and WV until noon, with wind chills as low as -15°F.
• Minimize outdoor activities and dress in layers to prevent hypothermia and frostbite.
• Protect pets and check on vulnerable neighbors; ensure pipes are insulated to prevent freezing.
Dangerously cold wind chills expected, health risks
An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for northwest North Carolina, southwest Virginia, and southeast West Virginia until noon EST today. Dangerously cold wind chills are expected to plummet as low as -15°F (-26°C), posing significant health risks, especially hypothermia. Residents are urged to take immediate precautions to protect themselves and their families from the severe cold.
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