The National Weather Service has posted a Wind Chill Advisory for Stone Harbor for the early parts of this week. Heavy rain was pushing through our community during mid morning hours on Monday. Behind the rain, colder air from the arctic that will result in very low wind chill values along the Jersey Shore. Here is the text of the Wind Chill Advisory posted by the National Weather Service:
Wind Chill Advisory in effect from 1 am to noon EST Tuesday…
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Wind Chill Advisory. It is in effect from 100 am Tuesday until noon on Tuesday.
* Locations..extreme southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, Delaware and northeastern Maryland.
* Hazard types… dangerous cold and wind.
* Wind chill values… .as low as minus 10 to minus 15.
* Timing… late tonight through midday Tuesday.
* Impacts… prolonged exposure to the dangerous cold and wind may lead to hypothermia and frostbite.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
This Wind Chill Advisory means that the combination of very cold air and strong winds will create dangerously low wind chill values. Limit your time out of doors if possible.