Cold Weather, how to stay safe
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We have two relatively new types in winter weather warnings, called extreme cold warnings and cold weather advisories. Let's look at what those mean, and where they are in effect this weekend.
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Michigan is under three major temperature-related advisories: Extreme cold warning and watch, and cold weather advisory. Here's what they mean.
An extreme cold warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 2:39 a.m. valid from 6 p.m. until Saturday 10 a.m. for Cambria and Somerset counties.
On Saturday at 1:45 a.m. a cold weather advisory was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC valid between 5 a.m. and 1 p.m. for Northern Outer Banks.
On Thursday at 1:36 p.m. a cold weather advisory was released by the NWS Wakefield VA valid from Friday 8 p.m. until Saturday 10 a.m. The advisory is for Western Currituck and Eastern Currituck as well as Northampton,
Boston will fall under a cold emergency Friday and Saturday with wind chills set to reach as low as -10 degrees, Mayor Michelle Wu announced. “During these harsh conditions, please plan ahead to stay warm,