Weather
Arctic Cold, Gusts Bringing Dangerous Wind Chills To Eastern PA
"This will be the coldest air in a couple of years" in the region, the National Weather Service says.
EASTERN PA — Monday will start with extreme cold in southeastern Pennsylvania, as powerful wind gusts and frigid temperatures will lead to dangerous cold weather conditions throughout the region.
Monday will see a high of 30 with a low plunging down to 16 degrees on Monday night. Wind gusts of around 15 miles per hour and potentially higher will swing through the region.
"This will be the coldest air in a couple of years" in the region, the National Weather Service says. Wind chills could be in the negative temperatures in parts of eastern Pennsylvania, and is not forecasted to be above 5 degrees anywhere in the region.
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The Arctic front will be especially dangerous for those without access to reliable heating or shelter, and pets. Residents should check on vulnerable neighbors, including the elderly, to ensure their safety.
There's also the potential for pipes to freeze overnight, and for ice to form on roads as the deep freeze sets in.
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Here is the full forecast for the coming week:
Monday
A chance of flurries after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Monday night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 22. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Thursday night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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