4Warn Weather – The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for all of Southeast Michigan from midnight Monday morning through 12 p.m. Wednesday.
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A Cold Weather Advisory replaced the Wind Chill Advisory that was previously issued until the National Weather Service consolidated cold weather products for extreme cold into one category across the entire country in 2024.
A Cold Weather Advisory means that wind chills between -15° and -25° are possible during this time frame. While during the day on Monday and Tuesday we could see wind chill values rise to around -10° in some areas, the National Weather Service has elected to keep the Cold Weather Advisory in place for the duration of the arctic outbreak from the overnight hours Sunday Night into Monday Morning through Wednesday Afternoon.
If wind chill values are forecast to go below -25°, then an Extreme Cold Warning would be issued, so as of right now, it does not look like this will be the case in most locations.
As of Sunday Afternoon, here is where forecast wind chill values and high temperatures are forecast to go:
Monday High Temperatures: 8° to 12°
Monday Wind Chills: -5° to -15°
Monday Low Temperatures: 0° to -10°
Monday Night/Tuesday Morning Wind Chills: -15° to -25°
Tuesday High Temperatures: 4° to 10°
Tuesday Night/Wednesday Morning Wind Chills: -10° to -20°
Wednesday High Temperatures: 8° to 16°
Wednesday Wind Chills: -5° to -15°
IMPACTS: The dangerously cold wind chills as low as -20° to -25° could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
When temperatures and wind chills get as cold as we are forecasting, it is advised to keep pets indoors as much as possible. Use caution when traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat and gloves.
Make frequent checks on older family members, friends and neighbors. Ensure that portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators inside a house, apartment, etc. as it could start a fire, etc.
Additionally, here are some safety tips for when extreme cold moves into the region:
- Dress in layers: Make sure to wear several layers of loose-fitting clothing, including as hat, coat, gloves and/or mittens, socks and closed-toe shoes. The trapped air insulates your body and helps keep you warm
- Stay dry: Wear an inner layer of wool, silk or synthetic material to keep moisture away from your body
- Stay indoors: Stay indoors as much as possible and minimize travel
- Protect pipes: Wrap pipes in insulation or layers of newspaper, and cover with plastic to keep out moisture
- Watch for signs of cold-related illnesses: Look for signs of hypothermia, such as numbness, low energy, discolored skin, and fumbling hands. If you notice any of these signs, get medical attention immediately.
Stay with WDIV Local 4 News and the 4Warn Weather Team, we will keep you ahead of the storm as we work through this dangerously cold airmass moving into the area!