The National Weather Service in Wilmington says there are chances of scattered snow Sunday, with possible snow squalls in the afternoon.
A Cold Weather Advisory will be in effect around 1 a.m. on Monday morning and will continue until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, as issued by the NWS for Champaign, Clark, Butler, Darke, Greene, Hamilton, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Warren counties. Very cold wind chills as low as 19 degrees below zero are expected. During this timeframe, the NWS predicts dangerously cold temperatures, which could rupture water pipes.
It is recommended to dress in layers including a hat, face mask and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes, the NWS said: “Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.”
The City of Dayton Recreation Center (warming center) locations will be closed Monday, but are open Tuesday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and are located at:
- Greater Dayton Recreation Center – 2021 W. Third St.
- Lohrey Recreation Center – 2366 Glenarm Ave.
- Northwest Recreation Center – 1600 Princeton Drive.
The recreation centers are closed on Monday in recognition of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. For shelter needs beyond the hours available at the city’s designated warming centers, residents in need can proceed to the following St. Vincent DePaul shelter facilities at any time:
Gateway Shelter for Women and Families – 120 W. Apple St.
Gateway Shelter for Men – 1921 S. Gettysburg Ave.
Residents are also encouraged to check on their neighbors for any assistance they may need and to remember the shelter needs of pets.
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