At 11:04 a.m. on Friday, the National Weather Service released a cold weather advisory valid from 10 p.m. until Saturday 10 a.m. for Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties.
The weather service comments, “Very cold wind chills as low as 15 degrees below zero expected.”
“Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures,” adds the weather service. “Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.”
Understanding cold weather alerts
Cold weather advisory: Be Aware. A cold weather advisory is issued when seasonably cold air temperatures or wind chill values, but not extremely cold values, are expected or occurring. Be sure you and your loved ones dress appropriately and cover exposed skin when venturing outdoors…