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Extreme Cold Watch issued January 18 at 10:41AM EST until January 22 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below possible.* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky and central, southern, andwestern West Virginia.* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Wednesday morning.* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero couldresult in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite andhypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to thesetemperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures couldcause ruptured water pipes.Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you mustgo outside.To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them todrip slowly.Keep pets indoors as much as possible.Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, andunfrozen water.Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensureportable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grillsinside.Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlxas well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

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Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 10:49AM EST until January 20 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5inches.* WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, northern, southeast, andsouthern West Virginia.* WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 5 AM EST Monday.* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest roadconditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained bycalling 5 1 1 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portalfor your state.Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlxas well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

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