BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Dangerously cold air has settled over the region, prompting Extreme Cold Warnings and Cold Weather Advisories through Tuesday due to life-threatening wind chills and lingering travel hazards.
Forecasters warn that bitterly cold wind chills today through Tuesday could quickly lead to hypothermia or frostbite if proper precautions are not taken. In addition, concerns for black ice will continue through the week as prolonged cold refreezes moisture left behind by the weekend winter storm.
Extreme Cold Warnings
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Northwest Pocahontas County & Southeast Randolph County
When: 6 a.m. today through noon Tuesday
Wind Chills: As low as -27°F -
Southeast Ohio, portions of Northeast Kentucky, and areas north of I-64 in West Virginia
When: 7 p.m. tonight through noon Tuesday
Wind Chills: As low as -17°F
Cold Weather Advisory
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Southwest Virginia, portions of Northeast Kentucky, and areas along and south of I-64 in West Virginia
When: 7 p.m. tonight through noon Tuesday
Wind Chills: As low as -13°F
Officials urge residents to limit time outdoors, dress in layers, check on vulnerable neighbors, and use extra caution while driving due to slick and icy roads.
