Another Deep Freeze Day For Metro Detroit
DETROIT (WWJ) - Metro Detroit is bracing for another day of bitter cold Wednesday, with temperatures barely breaking into the teens and arctic winds making it feel even colder.
"After a bitter cold morning, you'll want to watch the wind chill all day because temperatures are topping off around 7 to 13 degrees this afternoon and those wind chill readings could be anywhere between 10 to 15 below zero," said CBS 62 Chief Meteorologist Jim Madaus.
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Advisory, in effect from 7 p.m. Wednesday until 4 p.m. Thursday for the entire southeastern Michigan region. Wind chills are expected to get dangerously low during this time period.
"The wind chill Thursday could drop down to 24 below zero, so this cold arctic air will continue to stick around for the next few days," Madaus said.
Forecasters say the coldest wind chills are expected south of the I-94 corridor, where temperatures will be the coldest.
The low wind chills could result in frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. If you must venture outdoors, make sure to dress in layers and cover as much skin as possible.
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Local nonprofit homeless service providers have joined with the city of Detroit to open the warming centers, offering residents a break from the cold weather now through March 31.
Cass Community Social Services has 50 beds and provides services for families only. Operation Get Down near I-94 and Grand Boulevard has 200 beds for women, men and children. The Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries in downtown Detroit has 100 beds for men only,
Detroit Public Library branches will be open and available to the public as respite centers. The Recreation Department will also have four respite sites this winter during normal center operating hours. [More warming center information HERE]
Here's the local forecast from the CBS Detroit weather team:
Wednesday: Bitterly cold. Snow flurries or snow showers. High 13F; Low 5F. Winds NW at 15 to 25 mph.
Thursday: Partly cloudy skies will give way to occasional snow showers in the afternoon; followed by lingering snow showers overnight. High around 10F; Low 0F. Winds SW at 15 to 25 mph. Snow accumulations less than one inch.
Friday: On and off snow flurries are possible along with variably cloudy skies. High 17F; Low near 8F. Winds W at 15 to 25 mph.
Saturday: Partly cloudy skies. High near 15F; Low 5F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday: Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing; then some snow showers later at night. High 23F; Low 7F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
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