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Cold weather advisory issued for western Florida Panhandle as wind chills plummet

Advisory warns of dangerous conditions along the Gulf Coast, with wind chill values expected to drop between 16 and 20 degrees, prompting officials to urge residents to take precautions.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect tonight until mid morning on Tuesday. Wind chill values drop as low as 16 to 20. Hypothermia is possible if precautions are not taken. (National Weather Service)

The National Weather Service office in Mobile/Pensacola has issued a cold weather advisory for southeast Mississippi, southwest and south central Alabama, and the western Florida panhandle, effective through mid-morning Tuesday.

  • The advisory, issued at 3:30 a.m. on January 6, warns of wind chill values dropping as low as 16 to 20 degrees, creating conditions where hypothermia is possible without proper precautions.

Weather officials are also warning of dangerous surf conditions. A High Surf Advisory remains in effect through Monday afternoon, accompanied by a High Risk of rip currents lasting through Monday night.

To combat the cold conditions, officials recommend avoiding outdoor activities when possible. If outdoor exposure is necessary, residents should wear several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight clothing rather than a single bulky sweater. Additionally, they advise covering as much skin as possible and limiting time outdoors.

The advisory emphasizes the importance of these precautions to prevent hypothermia during this cold weather event.

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