Code Blue Extended Again In Montgomery County

NORRISTOWN, PA — Montgomery County has extended the Code Blue cold weather emergency declaration for another day.

The declaration originally issued on Dec. 11, meant to run through the morning of Dec. 15, has now been extended to Dec. 16 at 9 a.m.

Dangerously chilly conditions will persist for the next several days in the local area, with wind chills plummeting into the teens or below.

The temperature fluctuation comes as water main breaks have been reported across the county, with significant issues in Pottstown and Lower Providence, amongst other locations.

Here's the full forecast for Montgomery County for the next few days, according to the National Weather Service:

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 35. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.

Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. East wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night
A chance of rain, snow, and sleet before 10 p.m., then a chance of freezing rain between 10pm and 1 a.m., then rain likely after 1 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday
Rain. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Monday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Code Blue declarations allow the county to marshal additional resources for the region to help those who need shelter and other assistance.

If you need emergency shelter, call the Your Way Home Call Center at 610-278-3522. The county offers the following tips to residents:

• Check on elderly friends and neighbors frequently to ensure that their homes are adequately heated
• If you see someone in need of immediate emergency assistance, call or text 9-1-1
• Make sure your car is winterized with antifreeze, a full tank of gas, properly inflated tires, and is stocked with an emergency kit
• Check your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors
• Wear appropriate clothing and avoid prolonged exposure when going outdoors in winter weather
• Limit time outdoors for pets during extreme temperatures
• Report power outages directly to your utility company, do not call 9-1-1