NY weather update: Cold weather advisory affecting New York until Wednesday midday

At 9:37 p.m. on Tuesday, the National Weather Service issued an updated cold weather advisory for Oneida, Yates, Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Steuben, Schuyler, Chemung, Tompkins, Madison, Cortland, Chenango, Otsego, Tioga, Broome, Delaware, and Sullivan counties. The advisory was in force until Wednesday at noon.

Also, according to the weather service, “Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below.”

“The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes,” according to the weather agency. “Be careful when you’re outside. Put on gloves, a hat, and clothes that are acceptable. Pets should be kept indoors whenever feasible. Check on elderly neighbors, family, and friends on a regular basis. Make sure you utilize portable heaters properly. Avoid using grills or generators indoors.

Understanding cold weather alerts

Warning of cold weather: Exercise caution. When seasonably cold air temperatures or wind chill values—but not exceptionally severe ones—are anticipated or happening, a cold weather advisory is issued. When you and your loved ones go outside, make sure you cover any exposed skin and wear suitable clothing.

Warning: Extreme cold: Act now! When dangerously low air temperatures or wind chill values are predicted or already occurring, an extreme cold warning is issued. Avoid venturing outside if there is an extreme cold warning in effect. Make sure at least one other person is aware of your whereabouts, wear layers if you must go outside, and cover any exposed skin. When you reach your destination safely, update them.

Be ready for extreme cold watch. When extremely low air temperatures or wind chill values are possible, an extreme cold watch is issued. As with a warning, change your plans so that you don’t spend the coldest hours of the day outside. Update your winter survival gear and make sure your car has at least half a tank of gas left.

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