Extreme Cold Watch

Locations Affected

Grand Rapids, MI ∙ Lansing, MI ∙ Kalamazoo, MI ∙ Wyoming, MI ∙ Battle Creek, MI ∙ Wheeler, MI ∙ Middleville, MI ∙ Marshall, MI ∙ Vandercook Lake, MI ∙ Muskegon, MI

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 330 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 24 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central 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. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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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