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Extreme Cold Watch issued January 18 at 9:02PM EST until January 22 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH* WHAT...An extended period of very cold temperatures are expectedwith dangerously cold wind chills as low as -25 possible.* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohioand northwest Pennsylvania.* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Wednesday morning.* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could causefrostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. The longduration of this cold will lead to greater impacts toinfrastructure, including increased risk of frozen pipes, dead carbatteries, and structure fires. There is an increased risk ofcarbon monoxide poisoning from improper use of secondary heatindoors.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will be as cold as -20 throughTuesday morning. Low temperatures on Tuesday night will range from-5 to -15 with wind chills values as low as -25 degrees. Lingeringcold with sub zero wind chills could continue through Wednesdaynight.Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you mustgo outside.To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them todrip slowly.Keep pets indoors as much as possible.Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, andunfrozen water.Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensureportable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grillsinside.

National Weather Service

Winter Storm Watch issued January 18 at 9:02PM EST until January 20 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Cleveland OH* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulationsin excess of 6 inches possible within the most persistent lakeeffect snows.* WHERE...Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties.* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon.* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Patchy blowing snow couldsignificantly reduce visibility, especially on Monday. Thehazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest snow rates are expected Sundaynight into Monday morning, when rates can exceed one inch per hourat times within organized lake effect bands.Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

National Weather Service