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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
543 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

MDZ509-510-VAZ503-WVZ501-505-160645-
/O.CON.KLWX.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260116T1200Z/
Western Garrett-Eastern Garrett-Western Highland-Western Grant-
Western Pendleton-
543 PM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 16 below.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties.
  In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western
  Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
  result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
  exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead to
  hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

&&

$$

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