Cincinnati, OH – Bitterly cold air is set to grip much of Ohio and the surrounding region beginning late Sunday night, with dangerously low wind chills prompting both a Cold Weather Advisory and an Extreme Cold Warning across large portions of the Ohio Valley.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, a Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect from midnight Sunday night through 6 p.m. Monday, followed by an Extreme Cold Warning from 6 p.m. Monday through noon Tuesday. Wind chills during the warning period could plunge as low as 25 degrees below zero, creating life-threatening conditions for anyone exposed to the cold for extended periods.
The alert impacts a wide area, including central, southwest, and west-central Ohio, southeast and east-central Indiana, and northern Kentucky. Major population centers under the advisory or warning include Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Springfield, Wilmington, Hamilton, Middletown, and Fairfield, as well as dozens of surrounding communities across Butler, Hamilton, Montgomery, Clark, Warren, and Clermont counties.
Meteorologists warn that frostbite can occur on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes under these conditions. Officials urge residents to limit time outdoors, dress in multiple layers, and wear hats, gloves, and face coverings if travel is unavoidable.
Pet owners are also encouraged to keep animals indoors whenever possible. Outdoor animals should have access to warm, dry shelter along with unfrozen food and water.
The cold snap may also impact travel and daily routines, particularly during the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commute windows, when wind chills are expected to be at their worst.
Residents are advised to continue monitoring local forecasts and weather alerts for updates as conditions evolve across the region.
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