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Frigid Cold Takes Hold In Westport

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Bundle up, Fairfield County. The frigid cold has arrived.

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A wind-chill advisory is in effect through noon Friday in Northern Fairfield County, according to the National Weather Service.

Frigid wind chills of about 15 degrees below zero will accompany temperatures from zero to 5 degrees above zero, according to the National Weather Service.

The frigid cold will be dangerous to those outside. Prolonged exposure may cause frostbite and hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Dress in layers, and wear hats and mittens. 

For more on the forecast through Sunday, click here.

For tips on staying warm during the record cold, click here.

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