Wind Chill Advisory Issued For Bernardsville-Bedminster

BERNARDSVILLE/BEDMINSTER, NJ — Better keep warm! A wind chill advisory has been issued for Bernardsville and Bedminsteras high winds continue to sweep through the area.

The advisory, issued by the National Weather Service, remains in effect until noon on Saturday.

"Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 5 below zero to 20 below zero," the NWS reported.

Locals can expect to see winds gusting as high as 45 mph through the day Friday that will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow with the existing snow pack. In addition, minor tree damage is possible.

The advisory is in effect for portions of central, northern and northwest New Jersey and east central and southeast Pennsylvania.

It is advised to bundle up as frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

Here's a look at the upcoming forecast:

Friday: Areas of blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -6. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

Friday Night: Areas of blowing snow. Mostly clear, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -14. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Saturday: Areas of blowing snow. Sunny, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -14. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -13. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

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