CLEVELAND, Ohio – Northeast Ohio is experiencing dangerously cold conditions, with temperatures in the low single digits and wind chills well below zero, leading to school closures and disruptions to government services.
A deep freeze has gripped the region, prompting officials to urge residents to take precautions against the extreme cold.
- Temperatures at Hopkins International Airport in Cleveland were 3 degrees Fahrenheit at 4:30 a.m., with a wind chill of minus-12 degrees Fahrenheit.
- the National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory effective untill noon today.
- Both Cleveland Metropolitan School District and Akron City Schools are among hundreds of districts that have canceled classes.
- Cuyahoga County offices will delay opening until noon today, though the courts and Justice Center will remain open.
The temperature at Hopkins International Airport in Cleveland was 3 degrees at 4:30 a.m., according to the National Weather service, with the wind chill at minus-12 degrees Fahrenheit. A cold weather advisory is in effect for the region until noon today.
Both Cleveland Metropolitan School District and Akron City Schools are among the hundreds of districts that have canceled classes due to the extreme weather. Cleveland State University and Kent State University have delayed opening until 10 a.m., while the University of Akron is holding classes remotely.
Cuyahoga County announced that most county offices will not open until noon today. However, the Cuyahoga County Courts and the Justice Center will operate during their normally scheduled hours, the county said.
A comprehensive list of school closings and delays is available from cleveland.com/The Plain Dealer’s news partner, WKYC Channel 3: https://www.wkyc.com/closings.
Mostly sunny skies are expected today, but winds will be gusty, continuing to drive the wind chill down. The city of Akron also will have warming centers available today.
what This Means for You
the extreme cold poses a important risk to public health, particularly for vulnerable populations like the elderly and those experiencing homelessness. Residents are urged to limit time outdoors,dress in layers,and check on neighbors and loved ones. The closures and delays announced by schools and government offices are intended to prioritize safety and minimize risk during these hazardous conditions. While a brief respite from the cold is expected mid-week,residents should prepare for a return to frigid temperatures later this week and into the weekend.
Time.news based this report in part on reporting by cleveland.com and added self-reliant analysis and context.
