Fort Mill, SC – The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory and a Winter Weather Advisory for the Fort Mill area. The NWS is predicting extremely cold temperatures from 7 p.m. Tuesday evening through noon on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Temperatures are expected to drop to a low of 17 degrees and wind chills as low as 7 degrees below zero are expected. There is also a 30 percent chance of snow, mostly before 9 p.m. On Wednesday, temperatures are expected to reach a high of 32 degrees and a low on Wednesday night of 14 degrees.
During these extreme temperatures, protect yourself from the cold with the following tips:
- Wearing several layers of loose fitting, lightweight clothing rather than one layer of heavy clothing.
- Mittens are warmer than gloves, and always wear a hat and scarf if possible.
- Keep your car fueled to avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines.
- Check on friends, family and neighbors, especially those who are most vulnerable to extreme temperatures.
- Don’t forget about pets and livestock. Make sure they have access to water that will not freeze and that they have a warm place to take shelter.
For more information about how to protect yourself from the cold or about local utilities and emergency services in the event of severe weather, please visit www.fortmillsc.gov/WinterWeather.
