Local weather forecasts predict bitter cold this week, prompting nearby warming centers to jump into action.
A cold weather advisory is in effect through noon Monday, starting again from 9 p.m. Monday until noon Tuesday. Wind chills as low as 20 to 25 degrees below zero are expected, according to The Weather Channel, which can cause frostbite on exposed skin in only 30 minutes.
The Weather Channel advises bundling up when going outside with appropriate clothes, hat and gloves. Pets should also be kept indoors as much as possible.
When cold weather hits, there are some local warming centers available for anyone in need of one. The closest one is Maywood Courthouse at 1500 Maybrook Dr., which is open from noon Jan. 19 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 22.
-When temperatures drop below 20 degrees, or extreme weather shuts down public facilities or transportation for four hours or more, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 611 Randolph St. becomes a warming center. The village of Oak Park also announced that the St. Catherine – St. Lucy Rectory at 38 N. Austin Blvd. will also be a warming center from 7 p.m. Jan. 18 to 8 a.m. Jan. 22.
During the day, anyone looking to warm up can also head to the Forest Park Public Library at 7555 Jackson Blvd., which is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The library is open until 6 p.m. on Friday, 5 p.m. on Saturday, and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
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