It’s about to get even colder in Arlington this weekend.
An Extreme Cold Watch has been issued for Arlington County and the D.C. area, with “dangerously cold wind chills” as low as -10 expected Saturday, amid windy conditions that could also cause power outages.
More from the National Weather Service:
Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 1:07PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 4 A.M. SATURDAY TO 10 A.M. EST SUNDAY.
* WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 0 to 10 degrees below zero possible east of the Blue Ridge, and as low as 15 degrees below zero west of the Blue Ridge.
* WHERE…Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, and northern Maryland, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.
* WHEN…From late Friday night through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Wind chills will remain at or below zero during the day on Saturday due to windy conditions and cold temperatures.
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.
