Alertes en vigueurCharlestown, MD

What: Very cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected.
Where: Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia.
When: From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday.
Impacts: Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.