Norwalk Announces Cold Weather Resources

NORWALK, CT — Temperatures are expected to fall rapidly Thursday evening in Norwalk and remain low into Saturday, with wind gusts that will bring a chill to the city, according to Mayor Harry Rilling.

In a news release Thursday afternoon, Rilling shared information regarding the city's warming centers and encouraged anyone in need of further support or overnight shelter to call 2-1-1.

According to Rilling, the current weather forecast projects temperatures will reach a low of 21 degrees beginning Thursday evening, with wind chill values between 15 and 20 mph. After midnight, southwest winds will arrive, bringing 14 to 17 mph wind gusts.

By daytime on Friday, temperatures will drop and reach 13 degrees with wind chill values between -5 and 5 degrees and wind gusts as high as 36 mph. By Friday evening, wind chills will reach -10 and -15 degrees, with wind gusts as high as 40 mph.

On Saturday, temperatures will reach a high near 24 with windchill values at 10 to 15 mph. On Saturday night, temperatures will rise to around 27 degrees. By Sunday, temperatures will reach a high of 43 degrees, Rilling said.

A wind chill advisory has been issued for all of southern Connecticut, as wind chills will make it feel as cold as 25 below zero. The National Weather Service cautioned that frostbite on exposed skin could occur within 30 minutes.

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Rilling said anyone in need of shelter should call 2-1-1, which will allow community members to connect with local shelters and access transportation support to a shelter or community-based providers.

In addition to contacting 2-1-1 for assistance, residents in need of warming options can access the following locations:

• The Main Library and South Norwalk Library
• The Norwalk Police Department Community Room
• The SoNo Collection Mall or movie theaters

If possible, city officials also recommend residents in need of shelter consider visiting friends and family members who have access to warm, secure living spaces during this period.

With high winds expected, power outages are possible, Rilling said. Residents are encouraged to prepare for power outages. This includes having mobile devices charged and flashlights and light sticks if needed. Do not run generators inside your home or use grills, ovens or stoves as heating sources.