Binghamton, NY – Residents across Central New York and Northeast Pennsylvania are under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously low wind chills continue into the weekend, with the alert remaining in effect through 1 PM Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, bitterly cold air combined with persistent winds is producing wind chills ranging from -15 to -30 degrees, with some areas feeling as cold as -35 degrees at times. Forecasters warn that frostbite can occur on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes under these conditions.
Gusty winds are expected to continue through Saturday and into early Sunday, gradually easing later in the day. The winds may also lead to blowing and drifting snow, reduced visibility, and isolated power outages, particularly in higher elevations and open areas.
Actual air temperatures are forecast to drop to between 0 and -15 degrees, with the coldest readings expected overnight and during the early morning hours. Cities and towns affected include Binghamton, Syracuse, Utica, Ithaca, Elmira, and surrounding communities across Central New York, as well as parts of Northeast Pennsylvania.
Officials urge residents to limit time outdoors, wear multiple layers, and ensure all exposed skin is covered when venturing outside. People are also encouraged to check on elderly neighbors and those without reliable heat. Pet owners should bring animals indoors and make sure water sources do not freeze.
Drivers traveling this weekend are advised to prepare for cold-related vehicle issues, including dead batteries and frozen fuel lines, and to keep emergency supplies in their vehicles in case of breakdowns.
Conditions are expected to slowly improve later Sunday afternoon, but forecasters caution that cold wind chills may persist through much of the morning before temperatures begin to moderate.
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