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Temperatures of 15 degrees below zero predicted in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland

Crystal Graham
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A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for portions of Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland with dangerously low temperatures predicted.

An extended period of temperatures up to 30 degrees below normal is possible.

According to the advisory, the RealFeel or wind chills could be as low as 15 degrees below zero.

The dangerously cold wind chills are possible through Tuesday at 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

The advisory was issued for northwest and western Virginia, the eastern panhandle of West Virginia and portions of north central and western Maryland.

In Virginia, the advisory includes Augusta, Rockingham, Highland and Shenandoah counties.

Highs on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be 24 degrees or lower.

If you have to go outside, it is recommended that you dress in layers and include a hat, face mask and gloves.

To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or allow them to drip slowly.


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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Abbe Graham is the regional editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, she has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of Virginia Tonight, a nightly TV news show on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television.