Below zero temps tonight, even colder tomorrow
Jan 20, 2025
15 Fury Alert Days remain in effect for today and tomorrow, as wind chills drop to dangerously low levels.
15 Fury Alert Days issued for extreme cold
In addition to our 15 Fury Alert Days, a Cold Weather Advisory, issued by the National Weather Service, remains in effect until 10 AM Wednesday for this dangerous cold.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect until 10 AM Wednesday.
Why you’ll no longer see ‘Wind Chill Warnings’ this winter
After a brief visit with below-zero temperatures in the morning, as low as -2° in Fort Wayne, we returned to positive double digit air temperatures with highs between 10° and 15° this afternoon. Wind chills have made it feel like it's below zero through the day and there will be no change to having below zero wind chill values tonight. Actual air temperatures fall to just slightly below zero by early tomorrow morning, too.
It is critical to protect yourself from these dangerously low temperatures, as frostbite on exposed skin can occur in as little as 30 minutes. Wear multiple layers of insulated material, stay dry, and limit outdoor activities today and tomorrow, if possible. Many schools have closed, or switched to virtual learning. You can find a list of all of them by clicking the link below. When Tuesday's alerts come in, they'll be posted here, too.
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There is a slight chance for an overnight snow shower, but accumulation is not expected to be of any note for the few who see them. The same is true for tomorrow which, also, carries a slight snow shower chance.
Feeling like we are still below zero in the evening.Increasing clouds in the evening, but temperatures continue to drop.
Tomorrow will be colder than today. In fact, highs will only be in the mid-range of single digits. With breezy conditions, westerly gusts up to 20 mph, wind chills be as low as -20° in the morning hours, to -10° at our best in the afternoon. It is another day where it is so important that you stay bundled up and limit your time outside!
Below zero air temperatures for many heading off to work Tuesday AM.Feeling as low as -20 around daybreak Tuesday.Partly cloudy and bitterly cold still Tuesday afternoon. Only in the single digits!Wind chills don't improve much Tuesday afternoon, feeling like negative teens.
Below zero temps start off a third consecutive COLD day on Wednesday. It wiil feel as low as -20° .
Protecting yourself during this polar plunge is critical; The link below shares advice on staying warm and safe with the bitter cold temperatures. Check it out!
Staying safe when it is bitterly cold outside
The good news is that this arctic air does not last, although it will still be cold on Wednesday. Highs will only reach the upper teens later in the day. We continue to warm up for the end of the week and the weekend, with mid-upper 20s Thursday and Friday, and eventually 30s Saturday and Sunday.
Tonight: (15 FURY ALERT DAY): Becoming mostly cloudy. Dangerously cold. Slight chance for a snow shower.Low: -1° (Wind chills as low as around -20°)Winds: SW 5-15 mph
Tuesday (15 FURY ALERT DAY): Partly cloudy. Bitterly cold and breezy at times.High: 6° (Wind chills as high as around -10°)Winds: W 10-15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph
Tuesday Night (15 FURY ALERT DAY): Partly cloudy. Even colder.Low: -3° (Wind chills as low as around -20°)Winds: SW 5-10 mph
Wednesday: Becoming cloudy. Some windy times.High: 18° (Wind chills as high as 5°)Winds: SW 10-20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph
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