Extreme Cold Warning issued February 6 at 2:27AM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY
WHAT: For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 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: In Connecticut, Northern Fairfield, Northern New Haven,
Southern Fairfield, and Southern New Haven Counties. In New York,
Northern Nassau, Northwest Suffolk, Southern Nassau, and Southwest
Suffolk Counties.
WHEN: For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM Saturday to midnight EST
Saturday Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 PM 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.
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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.