Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 3, 2023 B-r-r-r-r-r!! Coldest weather in half a decade moves into the region today, with below-zero temperatures & potential -40 wind chill Area residents warned to take precautions – dress warmly, stay inside whenever possible By Steve Freker A ll talk of the supposedly mild winter of 202223 will disappear this weekend as some of the coldest weather in half a decade rushes in with an arctic wave. Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 The extreme cold will affect the entire state of Massachusetts, according to the National Weather Service, including Eastern Massachusetts and The Advocate readership area of Everett, Malden, Saugus and Revere. Forecasters say the mega-extreme cold air mass – which combined with wind gusts could produce a near-record, -40 below zero wind chill factor – arrives late tonight and early Saturday morning, and temperatures could drop as low as 5 to 10 degrees below zero by midnight. It is potentially record-setting, as the existing record for February 4 in Boston is -4 degrees below zero. A -5 degrees reading would establish a new record cold. It would be the coldest air in the city since Valentine’s Day weekend in 2016, when temperatures dropped to -9 degrees. The extreme temperatures will settle in in the early morning hours on Saturday and rise slightly above zero and only as high as about 10-15 degrees throughout the day. According to the National Weather Service, a “brutal windchill” will accompaOur 50th Anniversary Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! Chris 2023 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! NEW STORE HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 9AM - 6PM Sunday & Holidays: 9AM - 5PM --------HUMIDORS ON SALE! STARTING AT $99. COMPLETE! --------WINTER WARM-UP SPECIALS SAVE UP TO 35% on all Boxes in Stock. Why Wait?!! Get Your Favorite Now! PLUS A FREE GIFT A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 The National Weather Service offers pertinent, common sense advice for dealing with extreme cold. (Courtesy Photo) With extreme cold moving into the area today, with record cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills, the National Weather Service offers the following tips on maintaining Extreme Cold Safety. General Information —Minimize travel. —Stay indoors during the worst part of the extreme cold. —Keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle if you must travel. —Check gas tank supply, tire pressure, antifreeze levels, heater/defroster, etc. —Learn how to shut off water valves for potential pipe bursts. —Check on the elderly. —Bring pets inside. How Should I Dress? —Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing and a hat. —Mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than gloves. —Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme cold. —Try to stay dry and out of the wind. A dangerously cold air mass is moving into Massachusetts by early evening today. (Courtesy Photo) ny the dangerously cold air mass, which could dip as low as 25-40 degrees below zero in our greater Boston and North Shore areas of Massachusetts – even lower to -40 below zero in other parts of the state. One of the most dangerous aspects of the extreme cold air mass, forecasters say, are the expected wind gusts up to 35 to 45 miles per hour, making it feel even colder. The windchill – a measure of what it will feel like due to the combination of temperatures and wind – is expected to be close to 30 below zero Friday night into Saturday morning. The National Weather SerWEATHER | SEE PAGE 5
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