DETROIT (WWJ) — Metro Detroit residents woke up Sunday morning to blistering cold temperatures, without much relief in sight.
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Advisory for Wayne, Washtenaw, Monroe and Lenawee Counties until noon on Monday.
A Wind Chill Advisory will go in effect at 7 p.m. for Oakland, Macomb, St. Clair, Livingston, Genesee, Lapeer, Tuscola, Sanilac and Shiawassee Counties and last until noon Monday.
As of 10:30 a.m. Sunday, the temperature in the city of Detroit was 6 degrees, with a wind chill of -13.
The NWS says wind chills could dip as low as 20 degrees below zero late Sunday night. Temps and wind chills that low are capable of causing frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
With the Detroit Lions hosting their first home playoff game in 30 years — and the first in Downtown Detroit since 1957 — many fans will be out and about in the city Sunday night.
The NWS says it’s important for anyone traveling outside in such conditions to use caution, wear appropriate clothing, a hat and gloves.
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Detroit and other cities across the area have opened warming centers to help keep residents out of the cold.
In Detroit, there are four warming centers open to “provide shelter from the cold weather, plus two meals, showers, sleeping accommodations, and housing assistance services to residents experiencing homelessness,” according to the city’s website.
Those locations are Cass Community Social Services, which serves women and families, Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, which has sections to serve families and women and another section for single men, and the Joseph Walker Williams Recreation Center, which serves men, women and families.
Other places to stay warm, including Detroit Public Libraries, can be found on the city’s website.
Residents should check their city's local websites and social media channels to stay up to date.