A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for the Delaware Valley from 6 PM on Monday to noon on Wednesday. The National Weather Service warns of "very cold wind chills as low as 7 below expected" in parts of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. People are urged to take precautions to avoid hypothermia and frostbite during the extreme cold.
An advisory is in effect for several areas, including Philadelphia, Wilmington, Dover, and Ocean City. The National Weather Service warns that "the cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken." People are urged to stay safe, and pet owners should keep their pets indoors to protect them from the cold.
The weather this week will be cold, with increasing clouds on Martin Luther King Day and highs in the mid-20s, accompanied by wind chills. Tuesday will have similar conditions, while Wednesday will be sunny with temperatures in the upper 10s. Nighttime temperatures will be very cold. The National Weather Service advises checking on older residents and ensuring "portable heaters are used correctly." They also warn against using generators or grills indoors due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Daytime temperatures will rise slightly by the weekend, with a high of 40 on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
