Lake County, FL – Emergency officials are warning residents to prepare for dangerous wind chills Sunday morning, with “feels like” temperatures expected to drop between 9 and 20 degrees. The Lake County Emergency Management office said the extreme cold could lead to hypothermia if precautions aren’t taken.
According to officials, warning signs of hypothermia include confusion, shivering, difficulty speaking, sleepiness, and stiff muscles. Anyone showing these symptoms should call 911 immediately.
Residents are urged to check on elderly neighbors and loved ones, and bring pets indoors overnight. For real-time safety alerts, text COLD to 888-777.
The National Weather Service notes that even moderate cold can be dangerous when wind chills are severe, especially for those without proper shelter or winter clothing.
Temperatures are forecast to rise slightly by Monday, but officials stress that the cold snap poses a serious health risk through early Sunday afternoon.
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