An Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Montgomery County, Maryland from 5:00am to 11:00am on Wednesday, February 11, due to wind chill values expected to fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Officials are urging residents to wear layers, limit time outdoors when possible, and take extra precautions if spending extended time outside.
An Extreme Cold Alert is issued when temperatures and/or wind chill values are expected to be at or below 32 degrees. Per Alert Montgomery, “There is always particular concern for children, seniors, homeless individuals and animals during periods of extreme cold.
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- Neighbors, friends or family members should check on the elderly, especially a senior living alone. Older people are particularly susceptible to hypothermia,…