Extreme Cold Warning issued February 17 at 2:59AM PST until February 18 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT…Very cold conditions with temperatures as low as 24
expected.
* WHERE…Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, and
Most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast
Monterey County.
* WHEN…From midnight tonight to 9 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive
populations such as unhoused individuals. Cold conditions may
damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if
appropriate precautions are not taken. Prolonged exposure to the
cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and
livestock.
Ensure portable heaters are working properly and are used correctly
to avoid sparking a fire indoors. Do not use generators or grills
inside as carbon monoxide poisoning can result.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors and
ensure that they have adequate shelter and/or warmth.
Be sure to dress in layers if outdoors. Make sure that pets and
livestock have adequate food, unfrozen water, and warmth. Cover or
tend to sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation.