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Frostbite
White Plains
Weather
Dangerously Cold Wind Chills Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern
Dangerously cold wind chill temperatures will continue to impact the region throughout the day on Saturday, Feb. 4 before there's a big turnaround in temperatures. Wind-chill values of as low as 25 below zero have been reported early Saturday morning. "The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes," the National Weather Service said. After mid-morning, the temperature will gradually begin to climb, reaching a high of around 20 degrees in most spots on Saturday, but wind chill values will be in the teens and single digits. Winds will n…
White Plains
Weather
'Shock Of Arctic Air': Officials Warn Of Upcoming Hypothermia Threat, Low Temps In Westchester
With upcoming temperatures expected to drop as low as ten below zero, Westchester County officials are warning residents to bundle up and prepare for freezing conditions. Earlier Report - Dangerously Cold Air Mass Will Lead To Dramatic Drop In Temperatures: Here's What's Coming As an arctic blast prepares to cover the area with below-freezing temperatures and wind gusts up to 40 mph on Friday, Feb. 3, and Saturday, Feb. 4, county officials are highlighting the threat of hypothermia and frostbite that comes with such conditions. "Before you go out in this dangerous col…
Suffolk MA
Schools
School Closings: List Grows As Subzero Temperatures Approach Massachusetts
As dangerous wind chills and subzero temperatures are expected to move through the state, many Massachusetts school districts are closing for the day on Friday, Feb. 3. The National Weather Service predicts the lowest wind chills could be between -15 and -45 degrees Fahrenheit from Friday night into Saturday morning. Isolated power outages and snow squalls are expected and the risk for frostbite will also be high. Dangerous Wind Chills Fri-Sat across southern New England. Isolated power outages possible due to strong winds. A few isolated snow squalls possible late tonight into early …
Montgomery MD
News
Hypothermia Alert Issued For People, Pets In Montgomery County
A hypothermia alert has been extended for Montgomery County. The present alert lasts through Jan. 21, according to Montgomery County Fire And Rescue. Like people, cats and dogs are susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia so be sure to dress up your critters. A Hypothermia Alert is issued when forecasted temperatures, and/or wind chill fall below 32 degrees creating a hazardous situation in which hypothermia and frostbite are likely.
Cumberland
News
Don't Be Fooled By Sunshine: Arctic Chill Will Last Days For Region, NWS Says
Last week's snow brought a cold front that just won't quit. Although it is sunny and expected to remain so throughout the week, the National Weather Service is advising the public to be aware of the extreme cold. Maryland wind chill mapTwitter- NWS Baltimore-Washington Temperatures are expected to remain under 30 degrees Fahrenheit for the majority of the week, with a wind-chill that can make it feel even colder. Pennsylvania forecast map.Twitter- NWS State College The NWS says although the wind chill temperature is not the actual temperature it can be a reminder for frostbite risks…
Nassau
News
NY State Police Sergeant Rescues Man Trapped In Car For 10 Hours With No Heat During Snowstorm
A State Police trooper rescued a man whose car had been buried in the snow for 10 hours. The incident took place on Thursday, Dec. 17, when Sergeant Jason Cawley contacted Tioga County 911 to see if any emergency calls were pending due to the storm, said the New York State Police. Cawley was told they had received a number of 911 calls from a man who had run off the road and needed assistance, but law enforcement in the area had not located the driver. The Sergeant drove to the section of State Route 17C in the town of Owego, in the Campville area, patrolled the area himself but also di…
South Passaic
Police & Fire
Paterson Woman Rescued From Clothing Donation Bin Says She Was Trapped For 2½ Days
Paterson firefighters on Monday rescued a woman who said she’d been trapped in a clothing donation bin since Friday night. The 38-year-old apparently homeless woman claimed that she was reaching into the bin behind a Broadway apartment building when someone pushed her, Police Director Jerry Speziale said. Not likely, the director said: It was the third time in two years that the same woman had to be rescued from a donation box. Someone who heard her screaming dialed 911 around 11:30 a.m. Monday, Speziale said. Engine Co. 5 used spreaders to open the bottom of container and free her, he s…
East Dutchess
Lifestyle
Prevent Frostbite With These Tips
With the arrival of winter, so, too, comes the risk of developing frostbite. Frostbite occurs when your body is exposed to extremely cold temperatures, causing the loss of feeling and color in affected areas. Frostbite can result in serious and sometimes permanent bodily injury. Severe cases of frostbite can lead to amputation of the affected area. Signs and symptoms of frostbite include: Redness or pain in any skin area White or grayish-yellow skin area Skin that feels unusually firm or waxy Numbness It’s important to point out that individuals may not realize they have frostbite becau…
Putnam
Lifestyle
Prevent Frostbite With These Tips
With the arrival of winter, so, too, comes the risk of developing frostbite. Frostbite occurs when your body is exposed to extremely cold temperatures, causing the loss of feeling and color in affected areas. Frostbite can result in serious and sometimes permanent bodily injury. Severe cases of frostbite can lead to amputation of the affected area. Signs and symptoms of frostbite include: Redness or pain in any skin area White or grayish-yellow skin area Skin that feels unusually firm or waxy Numbness It’s important to point out that individuals may not realize they have frostbite becau…
Armonk
Lifestyle
Prevent Frostbite With These Tips
With the arrival of winter, so, too, comes the risk of developing frostbite. Frostbite occurs when your body is exposed to extremely cold temperatures, causing the loss of feeling and color in affected areas. Frostbite can result in serious and sometimes permanent bodily injury. Severe cases of frostbite can lead to amputation of the affected area. Signs and symptoms of frostbite include: Redness or pain in any skin area White or grayish-yellow skin area Skin that feels unusually firm or waxy Numbness It’s important to point out that individuals may not realize they have frostbite becau…
Putnam
Lifestyle
Prevent Frostbite With These Tips
With the arrival of winter, so, too, comes the risk of developing frostbite. Frostbite occurs when your body is exposed to extremely cold temperatures, causing the loss of feeling and color in affected areas. Frostbite can result in serious and sometimes permanent bodily injury. Severe cases of frostbite can lead to amputation of the affected area. Signs and symptoms of frostbite include: Redness or pain in any skin area White or grayish-yellow skin area Skin that feels unusually firm or waxy Numbness It’s important to point out that individuals may not realize they have frostbite becau…
East Dutchess
Lifestyle
Prevent Frostbite With These Tips
With the arrival of winter, so, too, comes the risk of developing frostbite. Frostbite occurs when your body is exposed to extremely cold temperatures, causing the loss of feeling and color in affected areas. Frostbite can result in serious and sometimes permanent bodily injury. Severe cases of frostbite can lead to amputation of the affected area. Signs and symptoms of frostbite include: Redness or pain in any skin area White or grayish-yellow skin area Skin that feels unusually firm or waxy Numbness It’s important to point out that individuals may not realize they have frostbite becau…
Armonk
Lifestyle
Prevent Frostbite With These Tips
With the arrival of winter, so, too, comes the risk of developing frostbite. Frostbite occurs when your body is exposed to extremely cold temperatures, causing the loss of feeling and color in affected areas. Frostbite can result in serious and sometimes permanent bodily injury. Severe cases of frostbite can lead to amputation of the affected area. Signs and symptoms of frostbite include: Redness or pain in any skin area White or grayish-yellow skin area Skin that feels unusually firm or waxy Numbness It’s important to point out that individuals may not realize they have frostbite because …
Darien
Weather
Dangerous Wind Chills: Thanksgiving Could Be Coldest In 147 Years
Get set for the coldest Thanksgiving in memory with potentially record-low temperatures carrying over into Black Friday. The cold air is already in place on Thanksgiving Eve Day, which will be partly sunny. Wednesday's high temperature will be around 40 degrees, but with winds between 5-15 mph and gusts up to 30 mph, it will feel like it's in the upper 20s during the day and between 5 and 15 degrees overnight as the low temperature plummets to 15 degrees. There is a slight chance of snow showers Thanksgiving Eve starting late in the afternoon until around 8 p.m. If you're heading to the&n…
Stamford
News
Eye On The Storm: Red Cross Issues Safety Advisory As New Nor'easter Nears
While many Fairfield County residents continue cleaning up from the weekend Nor’easter, there is no relief in sight as Mother Nature looms with another storm that could drop more than a foot of snow in the region. In advance of Wednesday’s expected storm - which may see between 10 and 18 inches of snow in Connecticut - the American Red Cross has issued an alert to local residents with important safety reminders to ensure that all stay safe. With the storm fast approaching, Eversource crews have been working around the clock in an effort to restore power to the 778 customers who remain in th…
Clarkstown
Lifestyle
Skiers Beware: Avoid A Mountain Of Pain This Winter When Hitting The Slopes
NYACK, N.Y. -- Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced winter sports enthusiast, injuries can pile up during the colder months. However, with proper preparation and the correct equipment, seasonal athletes can spend more time on the mountain and less nursing injuries with a few easy precautions. The best way to protect against winter sports injuries is to be in good athletic condition, explained Dr. Barry Kraushaar, an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at Nyack Hospital. He urges winter sports enthusiasts to keep in shape all year, so they’re ready when winter arrives. “Cross training a…
Armonk
Weather
Wind Chill Advisory Extended As Dangerous Cold Lingers Through Weekend
The Big Chill will be playing for one more day in the Hudson Valley. A Wind Chill Advisory has been extended until 8 a.m. Sunday for the area. Saturday night's overnight low will be around zero with dangerous wind chills of 10 below zero to 20 below zero that can cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin, according to the National Weather Service. Sunday will be sunny and cold, with a high in the upper teens and wind-chill values between -5 and -15. Temperatures will warm up Monday with a high around the freezing mark. But skies will be cloudy with a chance of snow after …
New Canaan
Weather
Deep Freeze: Wind Chill Advisory Extended To Sunday For Fairfield County
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — The dangerous deep freeze is not over for Fairfield County. A Wind Chill Advisory has been extended until 8 a.m. Sunday for Fairfield County as well as most of Connecticut and the tri-state area. The very cold wind chills of 10 below zero to 20 below zero can cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. The high on Saturday will near 11 degrees — under sunny skies. But it will be blustery, with a northwest wind of 16 to 20 mph and gusts as high as 30 mph. It's so cold that the popular Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport is closed due to the weather con…
Armonk
Weather
Dangerous Cold Will Be Followed By New Storm Bringing Ice, Snow To Area
A dangerously cold weekend with wind-chill factors plummeting to as low -22 degrees in parts of the area will be followed a new storm system that will usher in warmer temperatures but not before bringing snow and ice. "While heavy precipitation is not anticipated by the storm at this time, it just takes a small amount of ice to make roads and sidewalks a skating rink," according to AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Elliot Abrams. Saturday will be sunny and cold, with a high near 10 and winds gusting as high as 40 miles per hour, making it feel more like it's between -5 and -15 and i…
Bridgeport
Weather
Snow's Over: Freezing Temps And High Winds To Hit Bridgeport This Weekend
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The snowstorm that dropped as much as 13 inches of snow on parts of Fairfield County may be over, but a wind chill advisory remains in effect for the area through Saturday morning. The advisory lasts through 10 a.m. Saturday. Very cold wind chills are expected that could cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes, according to the National Weather Service. Wind chills could range from 15 to 20 below zero at times. Wind gusts around 45 mph could result in blowing and drifting snow, as well as property damage and isolated power outages. There will be areas of blowin…
Darien
Weather
Snow Wraps Up, But Wind Chills Will Sink Below Zero Across Fairfield County
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Now that the nor'easter has moved through Fairfield County, get ready for the temperatures to plunge. The National Weather Service issued a Wind Chill Advisory for Fairfield County — effective immediately — and running through 10 a.m. Saturday. "The dangerous wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin," the weather service said Thursday evening. "Expect wind chills to range from 0 to 25 below zero. The coldest wind chill values can be expected Friday night." Be sure to bundle up — grab a hat and gloves before he…
