Extreme cold watch, Northwest
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The extreme cold can be lethal in minutes, and it can cause problems for your vehicle and your home. Sam Kraemer was inside and outside the FOX6 studios, talking about a variety of cold weather topics.
At 11:57 a.m. on Sunday, the National Weather Service released an extreme cold watch valid from Monday 7 p.m. until Tuesday 1 p.m. for Westmoreland Ridges, Fayette Ridges and Higher Elevations of Indiana as well as Mercer,
On Sunday at 3:12 p.m. EST a cold weather advisory was released by the National Weather Service valid from Monday 7 p.m. EST until Tuesday 9 a.m. EST for Ionia, Clinton, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham,
Extreme cold warning (take action as soon as possible): This is issued when extremely dangerous cold temperatures or wind chills — 5 degrees or below — are expected or occurring. Residents should avoid going outside, though if you have to you should dress in layers, cover exposed skin and make sure at least one other person knows your whereabouts.
The Chicago area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning on Friday. Local officials are warning residents to be ready for the brutal cold.