Cold Weather, how to stay safe
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Many people across cultures grow up hearing that cold weather makes you sick. Going outside without a coat, breathing in cold air, sleeping in a chilly room, getting caught in cold rain or snow, or simply feeling chilled are often blamed for causing colds or flu.
Boston will fall under a cold emergency Friday and Saturday with wind chills set to reach as low as -10 degrees, Mayor Michelle Wu announced. “During these harsh conditions, please plan ahead to stay warm,
On Thursday at 1:36 p.m. a cold weather advisory was released by the NWS Wakefield VA valid from Friday 8 p.m. until Saturday 10 a.m. The advisory is for Western Currituck and Eastern Currituck as well as Northampton,
On Saturday at 1:45 a.m. a cold weather advisory was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC valid between 5 a.m. and 1 p.m. for Northern Outer Banks.
Cold weather has the ability to be dangerous or deadly because of unsafe exposure to elements. The cold temperatures could sneak up on people in parts of the country that might have largely experienced mild winters.
The National Weather Service released an extreme cold warning at 9:06 p.m. EST on Friday in effect until Saturday at 10 a.m. EST for Luce County.
Dangerous cold has tightened its grip on Minnesota on Friday. The entire state is under an extreme cold warning, according to the National Weather Service. NEXT Weather Alerts are also in place for Friday and Saturday.