01/27/2026
🚨🥶Extreme Cold Warning🥶🚨
The National Weather Service Cleveland OH has issued a Extreme Cold Warning.
EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM EST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 25 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of frigid
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
WARMING CENTERS
The Sheriff’s Office has coordinated with United Way of Greater Lorain County, to provide the following resource for anyone seeking warmth or shelter:
Coordinated Entry: (440) 242-0455
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Walk-In Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: 2726 Caroline Avenue, Lorain, OH
Call 2-1-1 or (800) 275-6106, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for live assistance.
Parents and guardians:
Please monitor school district communications for any delays or closures related to the extreme cold.
The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office urges the public to share this information with anyone who may need shelter during this period of dangerous cold.