A bitterly cold start to the week is enveloping the New York region, and local authorities are warning residents to keep time outside to a minimum.

Real-feel temperatures are expected to be in the teens Monday due to an arctic chill gripping the metro area, according to the National Weather Service. Highs won’t get above freezing and gusts could get up to 28 mph.

That means Monday will be the coldest day since February, New York City Emergency Management said. Officials are urging people to stay indoors as much as possible to avoid exposure to the cold.

“Dress in layers and cover all exposed skin. Watch for frostbite, which appears as numbness or pale or waxy skin,” Emergency Management tweeted . “Watch for hypothermia, which appears as shivering, confusion, or drowsiness. Call 911 if

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