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Wind Chill Advisory Remains in Effect from Midnight Tonight to Noon Est Saturday

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Wind Chill Advisory issued December 22 at 2:46PM EST until December 24 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA | Flickr

Wind Chill Advisory issued December 22 at 2:46PM EST until December 24 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA | Flickr

From December 25, 2022

GEMA/HS Alert: WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON EST SATURDAY Wind Chill Advisory issued December 22 at 2:46PM EST until December 24 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 5 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, southeast and west central Georgia.

* WHEN...From midnight Thursday night to noon EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to rapidly begin failing behind an arctic front on Friday. Temperatures will fall into the teens and 20s along the Interstate 20 and Interstate 85 corridors before noon. Further south, temperatures will fall into the lower and middle 30s through the early afternoon. Lows in the single digits and teens expected Saturday morning. In addition, windy conditions are anticipated with northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with frequent gusts of 30 to 40 mph likely. If you are traveling by car during this time, keep your phone charged, pack extra clothes and blankets and bring extra food in case you become stranded. Bring your pets inside and provide adequate shelter for livestock. Leave your inside faucets dripping hot and cold water during prolonged periods where temperatures do not rise above freezing. Avoid outside activities if possible. If you have to go outside dress warmly in coats, gloves and hats.

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