Charleston, WV – The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for parts of West Virginia, where wind chills could drop to 26 degrees below zero through Sunday afternoon. Affected areas include Pocahontas, Randolph, Webster, and Nicholas counties, where dangerously low temperatures pose a serious risk of frostbite and hypothermia.
According to the US National Weather Service Charleston WV, a Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for the rest of the region until 11 a.m. Sunday. Residents across central and southern West Virginia are urged to take precautions as exposure to cold wind chills can cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes.
Officials advise wearing multiple layers, covering exposed skin, and avoiding extended time outdoors. Pets and vulnerable residents should also be monitored closely during the extreme cold.
A gradual warm-up is expected to begin Monday, but forecasters caution that temperatures will remain below normal through midweek.
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