Wind chill temperatures will plunge as low as -15 degrees on Tuesday as biting and powerful winds blow into Northeast Ohio.
The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that much of Northeast Ohio, including Cuyahoga County, could see winds of up to 50 mph from 7 a.m. through 7 p.m. The agency warns that the conditions “could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.”
A cold weather advisory will remain in place through early Wednesday, with wind chills occassionally dipping between -15 and -20 overnight, the NWS warns. People exposed to the cold for prolonged periods could suffer frostbite or hypothermia. Northeast Ohioans are encouraged to avoid the outdoors and find temporary shelter as needed.
Hundreds of schools across the region closed Monday night in anticipation of the coming cold.
In response to the hazardous temperatures, the city of Cleveland is running warming centers in several locations. All warming centers are open from 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. RTA passes will be made available to individuals looking for transportation to overnight shelter. People looking for overnight shelter assistance can also call 211 for assistance.
The city’s available warming centers are open at the following locations:
- Michael Zone Recreation Center, 6301 Lorain Avenue
- EJ Kovacic Recreation Center, 6250 St. Clair Avenue
- Collinwood Recreation Center, 16300 Lakeshore Boulevard
- Zelma George Recreation Center, 3155 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
There are also year-round shelters available at:
- Men’s shelter, 2100 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland
- Women’s shelter, 2227 Payne Avenue, Cleveland
Seasonal shelters are available at:
The Metanoia Project, 11115 Kinsman Road in Cleveland, and is open from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.
The Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH) is at 1530 East 19th Street, Cleveland. It will be open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Additional resources during cold stretches and winter storms can be found on the Cuyahoga County website.
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