Extreme Cold Watch

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1241 PM MST Sat Jan 18 2025

COZ083-085>087-089-093-094-097>099-190345-
/O.CON.KPUB.EC.A.0001.250121T0000Z-250121T1800Z/
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-Colorado Springs
Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet-
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-Walsenburg
Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-Crowley
County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-Eastern Las Animas County-
Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-
Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
Including La Junta, Springfield, Lamar, Walsenburg, Colorado
Springs, Las Animas, Peterson Space Force Base, Canon City, Kim,
Pueblo, Walsh, Olney Springs, Rocky Ford, Penrose, Branson, and
Ordway
1241 PM MST Sat Jan 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 27 below possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Colorado.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

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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