...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 12 degrees below zero. For the High Wind Warning,
northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...Kent, New Castle, Delaware Beaches, and Inland Sussex
Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon EST Sunday. For
the High Wind Warning, until midnight EST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low
as 10 degrees below zero could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds potentially leading to power
outages combined with extremely cold conditions could be very
dangerous!
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
Secure outdoor objects.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
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