Weather Alerts for Adams CountyIssued by the National Weather Service |
 COLD WEATHER ADVISORY |
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| ADAMS COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: Northeast Weld County - Morgan County - Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties - North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County - Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County - Logan County - Washington County - Sedgwick County - Phillips County |
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| Effective: Fri, 1/23 5:17am | Updated: Fri, 1/23 5:20am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Fri, 1/23 4:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 21 below. * WHERE...The northeast and east central plains of Colorado, including Briggsdale, Fort Morgan, Byers, Limon, Hugo, Sterling, Akron, Julesburg, and Holyoke. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in 30 minutes or less. Information: Unsheltered people will have a high risk of frostbite and hypothermia. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Livestock and pets will be vulnerable to the cold, so ensure adequate sheltering during this extended period of cold weather. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm and dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. |
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