Wind Chill Advisory for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland

Wicomico County Emergency Services - DES

The US National Weather Service Wakefield VA has issued a Wind Chill Advisory for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland to be in effect from midnight tonight (1/6/14) to 6 PM Tuesday (1/7/14). Wind Chill: 5 below to 15 below zero. The lowest wind chills are expected to occur after midnight Monday night through Tuesday morning. Temperatures: Falling into the teens Monday evening then lows in the single digits Monday night and highs in the teens Tuesday. Winds: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Impacts: Dangerously low wind chills could lead to frostbite and hypothermia Monday evening through Tuesday.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. If you must venture outdoors make sure you wear a hat and gloves.