Wisconsin extreme cold warning, advisory Friday into Saturday

MILWAUKEE - The National Weather Service has issued either an extreme cold warning or a cold weather advisory, depending on the county, for all of southeast Wisconsin now through Saturday morning, Jan. 24.

Weather alerts

Local perspective:

An extreme cold warning is currently in effect for Dodge, Fond du Lac, Ozaukee, Sheboygan and Washington counties until 6 a.m. Saturday, at which time a cold weather advisory takes effect until noon.

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Kenosha, Jefferson, Milwaukee, Racine, Walworth and Waukesha counties are under a cold weather advisory from now until noon Saturday.

Weather outlook

What's next:

Dangerously cold wind chills continue Friday into early Saturday. 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.

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.

FOX6 Weather Extras

Local perspective:

Meanwhile, FOX6Now.com offers a variety of extremely useful weather tools to help you navigate the stormy season. They include the following:

FOX6 Storm Center app

FOX LOCAL Mobile app

FOX Weather app

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Maps and radar

We have a host of maps and radars on the FOX6 Weather page that are updating regularly — to provide you the most accurate assessment of the weather. From a county-by-county view to the Midwest regional radar and a national view — it’s all there.

School and business closings

When the weather gets a little dicey, schools and businesses may shut down. Monitor the latest list of closings, cancellations, and delays reported in southeast Wisconsin.