The National Weather Service is warning us here in the New York City / New Jersey area that the coldest temperatures of this Winter will arrive here Saturday Morning.
Here is the official Alert:
Weather Alerts- North Bergen, New Jersey 07047
Extreme Cold Warning
From Sat 10:00 am until Sun 1:00 pm EST
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Action Recommended
Make preparations per the instructions
Issued By
New York City - NY, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York
Description
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST SATURDAY NIGHT... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY...
WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected.
WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York.
WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM Saturday to midnight EST Saturday Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday.
IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills will be Saturday night into early Sunday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
