A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Tuesday for the region. Wind chills as low as minus 10 are possible.
People should dress in layers, including a hat, face mask and gloves, to avoid hypothermia while outside.
[6:20 AM] Be prepared for some gusty winds today in addition to very cold temperatures! pic.twitter.com/2XuxvtkDZ7
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) January 19, 2026
Temperatures will be very cold today, with highs in the teens. Overnight lows will drop into the single digits.
Gusty winds will add to freezing conditions during the day. Sustained winds of 15-20 mph are expected with gusts as high as 35-40 mph, according to the NWS.
The strongest winds are expected until 3 p.m. today.
People driving high-profile vehicles should be cautious, especially on north to south roadways, the NWS said.
Temperatures will be in the single-digits Tuesday morning but could feel like minus 5. Warmer temperatures will move in during the morning, bringing highs to the mid-20s.
More seasonable temperatures return Wednesday with highs around 38 degrees. Gusty winds are possible in the morning.
However, another round of cold weather will return as the workweek comes to an end.
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