AREAS AFFECTED : COASTAL NASSAU
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
up to 45 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 32 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory,
very cold wind chills as low as 22 expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Nassau County.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 9 AM EST
Monday. For the Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory, from 1
AM to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The
cold wind chills as low as 20 degrees could result in hypothermia
or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can
lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Appropriate action
should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have
adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children,
the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the
cold. Take measures to protect them.