Pittsburgh, PA – Residents across western Pennsylvania and the greater Ohio Valley are being urged to prepare for dangerously cold conditions as a Cold Weather Advisory takes effect late Monday night, bringing life-threatening wind chills into Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service Pittsburgh, the advisory is in effect from 9 p.m. Monday through noon Tuesday, with wind chills dropping as low as 15 degrees below zero in some areas. The cold air mass will impact a wide swath of the region, including western and southwestern Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and northern West Virginia.
Communities affected include Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, as well as Beaver, Butler, Washington, Westmoreland, Fayette, Greene, Clarion, Jefferson, Mercer, Venango, Armstrong, Indiana, and surrounding counties. Cities such as Greensburg, New Kensington, Butler, Washington, Beaver Falls, Aliquippa, Latrobe, and Oil City are all within the advisory zone.
Forecasters warn that exposure to these extreme wind chills can result in hypothermia or frostbite in as little as 30 minutes if proper precautions are not taken. The cold may also create hazardous conditions for early-morning commuters, outdoor workers, and anyone without adequate shelter.
The National Weather Service recommends limiting time outdoors, wearing layered clothing, hats, and gloves, and using caution while traveling. Residents are also encouraged to check on elderly neighbors, children, and pets, who are especially vulnerable during extreme cold events.
The advisory is expected to expire around noon Tuesday, though temperatures will remain well below seasonal averages through much of the day.
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