Extreme Cold Watch

Locations Affected

Detroit, MI ∙ Sterling Heights, MI ∙ Warren, MI ∙ Ann Arbor, MI ∙ Flint, MI ∙ Livonia, MI ∙ Troy, MI ∙ Farmington Hills, MI ∙ Dearborn, MI ∙ Westland, MI

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 300 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero possible. * WHERE...All of southeast Michigan. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An arctic airmass settles over the region Thursday night bringing actual temperatures below zero late Thursday night and Friday night. Wind chills both nights into the following mornings likely to fall to 15 to 20 degrees below zero. There is chance feels-like temperatures fall further to 25 degrees below zero. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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