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Extreme Cold Warning

Status

Event Continued Active alert

Start Time

Fri 01/23/2026 06:58 PM EST

End Time

Sat 01/24/2026 11:00 AM EST

Significance

Warning

Impacts

High impact

Locations Affected

Grand Rapids, MI ∙ Wyoming, MI ∙ North Epworth, MI ∙ Beechwood, MI ∙ Walker, MI ∙ Stanwood, MI ∙ Cedar Lake, MI ∙ Ithaca, MI ∙ Cutlerville, MI ∙ Lakeview, MI

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 658 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 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... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Technical Header

MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-240900- /O.CON.KGRR.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1600Z/ Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon- Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton- Including the cities of Grand Haven, Big Rapids, Alma, Ionia, Mount Pleasant, Fremont, Hart, Greenville, Muskegon, Jenison, Grand Rapids, Ludington, St. Johns, Clare, Baldwin, and Reed City 658 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026