Extreme Cold Warning as Millions Urged to Wear Face Masks
Summary
The National Weather Service issued extreme cold warnings in eight U.S. states, advising people to wear face masks to protect against severe winter weather. States like Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York will experience wind chills as low as -35°F, with warnings in place for hypothermia and frostbite risks.Key Facts
- Eight states are under extreme cold warnings: Washington, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.
- Residents are advised to wear face masks to protect against the cold.
- Parts of New York could experience wind chills as low as -35°F.
- West Virginia areas could see temperatures drop to -23°F.
- Pennsylvania's central regions could fall to -25°F.
- The NWS warns that exposure to cold can lead to frostbite or hypothermia in minutes.
- Wind chills in parts of Maryland could make it feel as cold as -20°F.
- The cold conditions are expected to last from Sunday into Monday.
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