SUNDAY MORNING UPDATE
Are you ready for the extremely cold temperatures across Northeast Ohio by the end of the weekend? The time to prepare is ending soon. It is already colder but will continue to drop today. Plus, lake effect snow is expected Sunday afternoon as well.
ALERTS: COLD WEATHER ADVISORY
The National Weather Service in Cleveland and Pittsburgh have issued a cold weather advisory for the entire viewing area due to the threat of dangerously cold temperatures that will last for several days. The advisory goes into effect at 1 a.m. on Monday and will remain in effect until 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Reminder: Wind Chill Advisories, Watches, or Warnings no longer exist. They have been changed or consolidated to Cold Weather Advisories and Extreme Cold Watches and Warnings.
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HOW LOW WILL THE TEMPERATURES GO?
Temperatures have already started to drop. It is about 15 degrees colder on Sunday morning compared to Saturday morning. Highs will be in the low 20s only this afternoon and continue to drop by tonight, with wind chills slipping below zero.
The coldest period looks to be from Monday morning to Wednesday morning—so two full days of negative wind chill values. Highs are expected to reach the single digits only on Monday and continue into Tuesday, with sub-zero low temperatures Monday night through Wednesday morning.
Coupled with increasing and breezy winds on Monday, wind chill values are expected to be dangerously cold Sunday night through Wednesday morning. Wind chill values could be as low as -15 to -30 degrees. Remember, this is not just overnight and in the morning - but ALL day Monday and Tuesday.

That is dangerously cold and 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.

Brrrr!!! The coldest morning is expected on Wednesday. Check out these projected wind chills! Wind chills could briefly fall below -25 degrees.

The long duration of this cold will lead to greater impacts on infrastructure, including increased risk of frozen pipes, dead car batteries, and structure fires. There is also an increased risk of carbon monoxide poisoning from improper use of secondary heat indoors.

DON'T WAIT FOR THE COLD. PREPARE NOW!
- Dress in layers, including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside, particularly during nighttime and early morning hours.
- 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.

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