The National Weather Service wants you to stay safe as freezing temperatures make their way across our region today.While cold weather may be uncomfortable, it may even be life-threatening as frostbite or hypothermia sets in.The National Weather Service says infants and elderly people are the most susceptible. Some of the symptoms of hypothermia include shivering, exhaustion, confusion, or even memory loss and slurred speech.Doctors say one of the first things to do if a person is experiencing hypothermia is to get them into a warm room and remove any wet clothing.While temperatures may be in the teens, wind chill can make conditions feel below zero. Wind chills of -20° Fahrenheit will cause frostbite in just 30 minutes. Frostbite leads to a loss of feeling and color in parts of the body and areas usually affected are the nose, ears, cheeks, fingers and toes.To dress for the cold, the National Weather Service says, wear layers of loose-fitting and lightweight clothing; outerwear should be tightly woven, water repellent, and hooded.They say to avoid wearing cotton, because once wet, it can take long to dry.When traveling, they say to always prepare for the worst with a winter survival kit on hand in your vehicle. The National Weather Service says, survival kits should include warm clothes, boots, blankets, flashlight with extra batteries, and non-perishable food.
The National Weather Service wants you to stay safe as freezing temperatures make their way across our region today.
While cold weather may be uncomfortable, it may even be life-threatening as frostbite or hypothermia sets in.
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The National Weather Service says infants and elderly people are the most susceptible.
Some of the symptoms of hypothermia include shivering, exhaustion, confusion, or even memory loss and slurred speech.
Doctors say one of the first things to do if a person is experiencing hypothermia is to get them into a warm room and remove any wet clothing.
While temperatures may be in the teens, wind chill can make conditions feel below zero.
Wind chills of -20° Fahrenheit will cause frostbite in just 30 minutes.
Frostbite leads to a loss of feeling and color in parts of the body and areas usually affected are the nose, ears, cheeks, fingers and toes.
To dress for the cold, the National Weather Service says, wear layers of loose-fitting and lightweight clothing; outerwear should be tightly woven, water repellent, and hooded.
They say to avoid wearing cotton, because once wet, it can take long to dry.
When traveling, they say to always prepare for the worst with a winter survival kit on hand in your vehicle.
The National Weather Service says, survival kits should include warm clothes, boots, blankets, flashlight with extra batteries, and non-perishable food.
