Watch CBS News

Wind chill advisory in effect for Southeast Michigan due to dangerously cold temperatures

NEXT Weather Forecast January 16, 2024 (Today)
NEXT Weather Forecast January 16, 2024 (Today) 02:43

(CBS DETROIT) - A wind chill advisory is in effect tonight for all of Southeast Michigan because of the bitterly cold temperatures throughout the area. 

National Weather Service Detroit says the advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, through noon on Wednesday, Jan. 17.

Wind chills are expected to be at -15 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit.

wind-chill-alerts.png
National Weather Service Detroit says the advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, through noon on Wednesday, Jan. 17. NEXT Weather/CBS Detroit

Residents are advised to wear hats and gloves as frostbite can occur in just 30 minutes with the cold wind chills.

In addition, pets should not be left outside in these conditions.  

Along with the dangerously cold temperatures comes light snow in Metro Detroit early Tuesday, which is expected to last through the morning. The National Weather Service says there is also a chance for snow on Thursday and Friday. 

Wind chills are then expected to be below zero this weekend. 

Stay with our CBS Detroit NEXT Weather Team for the latest updates on the cold temperatures in Metro Detroit.

CBS News Detroit has a list of warming centers in Detroit and Oakland County

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.