Cold Weather Advisory

Locations Affected

Columbus, OH ∙ Cincinnati, OH ∙ Dayton, OH ∙ Hamilton, OH ∙ Springfield, OH ∙ Kettering, OH ∙ Layhigh, OH ∙ Ridgeway, OH ∙ Covedale, OH ∙ Magnetic Springs, OH

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington OH 128 AM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 14 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon EST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap, 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.

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