Anne Arundel Under Two Weather Advisories

There are two weather alerts that affect Anne Arundel County on Sunday, Feb. 15:

• A wind chill advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Sunday, calling for temperatures from single digits to the teens with wind chills that feel like 5 to 25 degrees below. See the Anne Arundel area forecast here.
• Much of the state is under a wind advisory until 4 p.m. Sunday, with the potential for wind gusts from 20 to 30 mph and up to 45 mph that may cause downed power lines and trees, according to the National Weather Service. Officials advised that snow may blow across the area, limiting visibility.

Anne Arundel County authorities reminded residents that if they lose power, the county has warming shelters open.

»»Anne Arundel County Opens Warming Centers

According to the county website, the centers are accessible and have water and restroom facilities. Medical care is not available and anyone experiencing or observing a medical emergency should call 911. Pets are not allowed in any warming centers. Accommodations will be made for service animals.

The decision on opening of the warming centers will be made each day based upon the current forecast and an advisory being issued by the National Weather Service.

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