WILMINGTON, MA — Wilmington will be under a wind chill watch from Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
Highlights of the warning include:
- Potential life threatening wind chills and near record cold air temperatures
- Wind chill readings as low as 15 to 25 BELOW ZERO with a few inland locations potentially as cold as 30 BELOW ZERO
- Wind Chills this cold can be bring on frostbite in as little as 10 minutes! Outdoor exposure should be LIMITED.
- Temperature on Saturday night into Sunday morning will fall to a near record cold of 5 below to 5 above zero along the coast, and to 5 below to 15 below inland.
The National Weather Service offers the following tips:
- If you have not done so already, be sure to cover exposed pipes to reduce the threat of frozen pipes or pipe bursts
- Ensure your furnaces are in working order. Follow manufactures instructions or utilize a qualified technician to ensure proper and safe operation
- Never venture outdoors without wearing gloves. Wear a heat and several layers of clothing.
- Run water at a trickle and keep cabinet doors open to prevent pipes from freezing.
- Never use a stove or oven to heat your home or use an open flame to melt frozen pipes. Many house fires result from these practices.
- Never use a generator near or inside your home. Carbon monoxide poisoning is deadly. Check or install carbon monoxide detectors.
- Check tire pressure and your cafe battery. Be sure your car has a winter safety kit.
- Take extra steps to keep your pets warm and know their limits to the cold.
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