Extreme cold warning for Cambria and Somerset counties Tuesday and Wednesday

An extreme cold warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 3:38, valid from Tuesday at 1 to noon Wednesday for Cambria and Somerset counties.

The weather service says, “Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero are expected.”

“Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if precautions are not taken,” describes the weather service. “If you must go outside, dress in layers. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia.”

Understanding Cold Weather Alerts

Extreme Cold Warning: Take Action! An extreme cold warning is issued when dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values ​​are expected or occur. If you are in an extreme cold warning area, avoid going outside. If you must go outside, dress in layers, cover exposed skin, and make sure at least one other person knows where you are. Update them when you arrive safely at your destination.

Extreme Cold Watch: Be Prepared. An Extreme Cold Watch is issued when dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values ​​are possible. As with a warning, adjust your plans to avoid being outside during the coldest parts of the day. Make sure your car has at least half a tank of gas and update your winter survival kit.

Cold Weather Advisory: Be aware. A cold weather advisory is issued when seasonally cold air temperatures or wind chill values ​​are expected or occur, but not extremely cold values. Be sure you and your loved ones dress appropriately and cover exposed skin when venturing outdoors.

Advance Local Weather Alerts is a service provided by United Robots, which uses machine learning to compile the latest data from the National Weather Service.