Wind Chill Advisory In Effect For Parts Of Mid-Hudson Valley

MID-HUDSON VALLEY, NY — The forecast is calling for extreme cold, but in parts of the mid-Hudson Valley, there will be extremely cold wind chills.

The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory for eastern Greene, eastern Dutchess and all of Columbia counties.

It is in effect from 2 a.m. to noon Friday.

Meteorologists said very cold wind chills are expected. The wind chills could be as low as 20 below zero.

The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes, the weather service said.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat and gloves.

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