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An arctic blast is causing dangerous sub-zero wind chills in the Chicago area, with wind chills dropping to -20 to -25°F, prompting weather advisories and warming centers, but a warming trend is expected next week.
East Tennessee is bracing for another winter storm with mixed precipitation of snow and rain, along with wind gusts up to 35 mph, starting at 7 p.m. tonight. Cancellations and reopenings are ongoing, with some offices starting to reopen while schools remain closed. Warming centers are providing shelter from the cold, and residents are encouraged to stay updated on the latest openings and closings. Additionally, opportunities for snow-related activities are available in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.
Jefferson Parish president Cynthia Lee Sheng announced the opening of two warming centers for people and pets in need of shelter due to cold weather, starting Monday, Jan. 15 at 12 p.m. The centers will be located at Terrytown Playground and Johnny Bright Playground. Residents can visit www.JeffParish.net for more information or follow the Parish on social media for regular updates.
Extreme winter weather has hit Tennessee, leading to one weather-related fatality in Shelby County and 1,700 reports of power outages statewide. The State Emergency Operations Center has been activated to support local requests, and warming centers have been opened across the state. Residents are urged to conserve energy and limit time outdoors due to the dangerous cold temperatures, with the situation not expected to improve until at least Thursday.
An elderly man from Baltimore County has become the first cold-related death of the 2023-2024 winter season, according to the Maryland Department of Health. Health officials are urging people to seek warming centers and avoid prolonged exposure to cold weather by limiting their time outside and wearing multiple layers of lightweight clothing.
Migrants in Chicago are battling freezing conditions as the city works to clear police stations and find housing for them. Despite efforts to move migrants out of the stations, there are still nearly 1,100 individuals remaining. The Harrison District, one of the few stations still housing migrants, has reported difficult conditions including freezing water, ice-covered tents, and limited access to the station. The city has offered to take migrants to warming centers during the day, but many are hesitant to leave for fear of missing an opportunity to be moved to a shelter. It remains unclear if officials will take action to address the situation.