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Extreme Cold Warning issued February 17 at 1:45PM PST until February 18 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

AREAS AFFECTED: Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest; Mountains Of San Benito County And Interior Monterey County Including Pinnacles National Park

DESCRIPTION: * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hikers, campers, outdoor enthusiasts will encounter dangerously cold conditions over the higher peaks.

INSTRUCTION: 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.

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