The National Weather Service has extended a Cold Weather Advisory for parts of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania until noon EST today. Residents should expect "very cold wind chills as low as 4 below." The advisory warns of a significant risk of frostbite and hypothermia without proper precautions, according to the National Weather Service.
Philadelphia is currently 11°F with mostly cloudy skies, 56% humidity, and a northwest wind at 14 mph, resulting in a wind chill of -5°F. The National Weather Service advises wearing warm clothing and keeping pets indoors. Temperatures are expected to gradually warm up, reaching around 20°F with sunny skies later today.
Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies with lows around 8°F. Temperatures will slowly rise through the week. On Thursday, the temperature is expected to reach 31°F, and on Friday, it will be near 33°F. The National Weather Service advises to "use caution while traveling outside," check on the elderly, and use portable heaters safely. They also warn against using generators or grills indoors. These precautions remain important as temperatures increase.
