A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for Montgomery County from 12:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, due to anticipated high winds and freezing temperatures, with wind chills potentially dropping as low as -5°F.
The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that these conditions could lead to hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Residents are urged to dress in layers, wear hats and gloves, and bring pets and livestock indoors for their safety.
Per the (NWS), “COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM EST WEDNESDAY…
* WHAT…Very cold wind chills around zero to five below zero
expected.
* WHERE…Portions of central, northeast and northern Maryland,
The District of Columbia and central, northern and northwest
Virginia.
* WHEN…From midnight tonight to 11 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Hypothermia is possible if precautions are not taken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use caution while traveling outside. Dress in layers, and wear a
hat and gloves.