Wisconsin extreme cold warning Friday, advisory to follow
MILWAUKEE - Dangerously cold wind chills continue Friday into early Saturday, gradually easing but staying cold enough to require caution outdoors.
Extreme cold warnings
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The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold warning until 1 p.m. Friday for the following areas: Kenosha County, Jefferson County, Walworth County, Waukesha County, Racine County, Milwaukee County.
Another extreme cold warning will be in effect until 6 a.m. Saturday for the following areas: Washington County, Sheboygan County, Dodge County, Fond du Lac County, Ozaukee County.
Cold weather advisories
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A cold weather advisory then runs from 1 p.m. on Friday to noon on Saturday for the following areas: Milwaukee County, Walworth County, Kenosha County, Waukesha County, Jefferson County, Racine County.
There will also be a cold weather advisory in effect from 6 a.m. to noon Saturday for Fond du Lac County, Washington County, Dodge County, Ozaukee County, Sheboygan County.
Saturday details
Why you should care:
Winds relax Saturday afternoon as high pressure moves in, offering a brief break from the extreme conditions.
Attention then turns to Saturday night through Sunday, when snow may develop near Lake Michigan, especially in southeastern Wisconsin. Snow amounts remain uncertain and highly localized.
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Over the past five years, the coldest wind chill was -37 degrees in December 2022. Most years, Milwaukee experiences wind chills in the -20 to -30 degree range during the months of January or February.
Extreme cold
Continued coverage:
FOX6 News has you covered through this bitter-cold stretch. Here's a look at some stories you may find helpful.
- Monitor closings, cancellations, and delays in SE Wisconsin
- Milwaukee County warming centers, cold weather resources
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