At 5:21 p.m. on Tuesday, the National Weather Service issued a revised cold weather advisory for Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Cayuga, Erie, and Genesee counties, which was in effect from 7 p.m. until Wednesday at 11 a.m.
As stated by the meteorological service, “Bitterly cold wind chills 15 below to 20 below zero expected.”
“Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes,” states the weather service. “Being outside in this condition could be dangerous. Make cautious to protect all exposed skin if you must be outside. When temperatures appear to be 15 degrees below zero or lower, frostbite can develop in as little as 30 minutes.
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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