Extreme Cold Safety
Dressing For Cold Weather
Chilly
- 1-2 top layers
- Long bottom layer
- Warm shoes
- Outer layer to keep out wind/wet
Cold
- 2-3 top layers
- 1-2 bottom layers
- Warm hat
- Gloves
- Boots
- Outer Layer to keep out wind/snow
Extreme Cold
- 3+ top layers
- 2+ bottom layers
- Warm hat
- Gloves
- Boots / Extra socks
- Face Mask
- Outer layer to keep out snow
Warning Signs of Hypothermia
- Confusion
- Shivering (will stop at later stages)
- Difficulty Speaking
- Sleepiness
- Stiff Muscles
Winter Weather Words to Know
Winter Storm Watch
TAKE ACTION. Heavy snow, sleet, or ice is expected! Confidence is high that a winter storm will cause significant impacts within 24 hours.
Winter Storm Warning
BE PREPARED. Heavy snow, sleet or ice is possible. Confidence is growing that severe weather could arrive in the next 24-48 hours.
Winter Weather Advisory
Wintry weather is expected. Residents should exercise caution — light to moderate amounts of snow, sleet, or freezing rain are expected within 24 hours, causing travel difficulties.
Current National Weather Service Advisories
Weather Updates
Hurricane Ian Update
Thursday, September 29, 2022Hurricane Ian is expected to make a second landfall over the South Carolina Coast near Charleston as a Hurricane. Confidence is high on Ian turning north, then northwest into the Carolinas and northeast Georgia Friday into Saturday....
Hurricane Ian update
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 Ian has made landfall in Florida, and we continue to monitor its track, which has changed very little. Rainfall totals in Haywood County range from 3-6 inches and will vary based on the track, which may change as it moves inland. NO...
Cat 3 Ian moves over Cuba
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 From NWS: Hurricane Ian is expected to remain a major hurricane as it enters the Gulf of Mexico. Ian is currently most likely to make landfall along the western FL peninsula early Thursday. Ian is expected to weaken to a depression by the...
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