Warming stations are available as temps drop well below freezing
Dangerously cold temperatures are forecast for Saturday Jan. 13 through Tuesday, Jan. 16 throughout the region, including Muhlenberg County. Lows could dip to 3 degrees with high temperatures only reaching the mid 20s over the three-day cold spell. The area will possibly see wind chill temperatures in the negative teens and as low as -15 degrees.
Warming stations will be available throughout the county at the following locations:
- Central City – Central City Fire Department will be open 24 hours at 207 North Second Street. Call 270-754-2345 for more information. Between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. call 270-338-2000.
- Greenville – Greenville Fire Department will be open 24 hours at 200 Court Street. Call 270-338-3305 for information. Between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. call 270-338-2000.
- Bremen – Bremen Community Center at 47 College Street. Call 270-338-2000 for information.
- Beechmont – Belton Beechmont Baptist Church at 3072 U.S. Highway 431. Call Pastor Bobby Allen at 270-543-8229 for information. Once the warming station is opened, it will remain open 24 hours.
- Nelson Creek – Nelson Creek Community Center at 901 State Route 1379. Call 270-338-2000 for more information.
- Graham – Graham Fire Department will be open 24 hours on Saturday and Sunday. They will also be open 24 hours Monday and Tuesday, if needed. Located at 120 Firehouse Lane. Call Keenan Durall at 270-225-8022.
No food will be served at any of the warming station locations.
In a weather briefing on Jan. 11, lead forecaster for the National Weather Service in Paducah Keith Cooley said predictions for snow are still uncertain. Latest models show the largest bands of snow south of our region, across parts of Arkansas and Tennessee. There is a 50% chance of two or more inches of snow in the forecast for our area, which is forecast for Sunday, Jan. 14 into Mon. Jan. 15.
Cooley said during frigid temperatures people should avoid being outside for very long, and be sure to wear gloves and plenty of layers of warm clothing.
If travel is a must, share your travel plans with friends or family. Dress in layers of breathable clothing that can wick away sweat. Avoid sweating and getting wet, which can cause a rapid loss of body heat.
Make sure to check in with relatives, friends and neighbors, especially those who live alone.
Seek medical help for uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, disorientation, slurred speech or apparent exhaustion, which can all be signs of hypothermia.
