The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory for most of northern Ohio due to dangerously low temperatures and wind chills. Forecasters warn that wind chills could reach as low as 25 below zero, posing a risk of frostbite. Warming centers have been opened throughout the city to provide shelter from the cold.
Published: Jan. 21, 2025, 4:24 a.m.CLEVELAND, Ohio — The weather conditions expected today and Wednesday in Northeast Ohio are at a dangerous level, according to the National Weather Service. High temperatures today will be around 10 degrees in the Cleveland area and wind chills could make it feel as cold as 14 below zero. Overnight lows will approach minus-10 and the wind will make it feel as cold as minus-24 in Cleveland and minus-27 in other areas, forecasters say.
Although Wednesday’s high could reach 14 degrees, stronger winds will make it feel as cold as minus-24. It’s resulted in the NWS issuing a cold weather advisory for most of northern Ohio, including Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage and Trumbull counties. The advisory is expected to remain in effect until 7 p.m. today.The Weather Service warns that wind chills around 25 below zero can cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Concern about exposure has led to dozens of warming centers opening throughout the city: Michael Zone Recreation Center (West Side), 6301 Lorain Ave.; Lonnie Burten Recreation Center, 2511 East 46th St.; Zelma George Recreation Center, 3155 Martin Luther King Blvd.; Collinwood Recreation Center, 16300 Lakeshore Blvd. Cuyahoga County offices will be open today, according to a news release. No decision has been made on Wednesday. In Akron, the Summit Lake Community Center, 380 W. Crosier St., will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and Wednesday to offer shelter from the cold, Forecasters advise residents to dress in layers if going outside, including a hat, face mask, and gloves. Wrapping or draining pipes, or allowing water to drip slowly can prevent ruptured pipes. Residents also are advised to keep pets indoors. The Weather Service also urges caution using portable heaters and says grills or generators should not be used indoors
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