Extreme Cold Warning issued January 21 at 3:36AM EST until January 22 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT…For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 18 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 27 below expected.
* WHERE…Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania.
* WHEN…For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Low temperatures this morning will be in the range of 5 above to 5 below zero with wind chill values of 15 to 20 below zero.
Low temperatures tonight into Wednesday morning will be the coldest of the stretch, ranging from zero to 15 below zero. Wind chill values will be between 20 and 25 below zero, with localized colder wind chills.
Lingering cold with sub zero wind chills could continue through Wednesday night.
Instructions – Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
