BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A Wind Chill Advisory is in place for all of Western New York through 10 a.m. Saturday. Wind chills of -15 to -25 are expected.
According to Chief Meteorologist Aaron Mentkowkski, under these conditions, frostbite could occur in 30 minutes to exposed skin. If you have to go outside, make sure to wear a hat and gloves and take precautions to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.
As a result, the City of Buffalo announced daytime warming centers will be open across the city.
| Autumnwood Senior Center 1800 Clinton Avenue Thursday and Friday — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Delavan Grider Community Center 877 E. Delavan Thursday and Friday — 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| George K. Arthur Community Center 2056 Genesee Street Thursday and Friday — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Gloria J Parks Community Center 3242 Main Street Thursday and Friday — 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Hennepin Community Center 24 Ludington Avenue Thursday and Friday — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | JFK Community Center 114 Hickory Street Thursday and Friday — 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Northwest Buffalo Community Center 155 Lawn Avenue Thursday and Friday — 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Lincoln Field House Community Center (City Site) 10 Quincy Street Thursday and Friday — 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Peter Machnica Community Center (City Site) 1799 Clinton Street Thursday and Friday — 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Tosh Collins Community Center 35 Cazenovia Street Thursday and Friday — 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Valley Community Association Senior Center 93 Leddy Street Thursday and Friday — 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | William Emslie YMCA Senior Center 585 William Street Thursday and Friday — 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| 586 Genesee Street Friday — 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Edward Saunders Community Center 2777 Bailey Avenue 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Pratt Willert Community Center 422 Pratt Street 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
The city said the following Code Blue overnight shelters will be open Friday night:
Holy Cross
412 Niagara St.
6 p.m. to 7 a.m.
586 Genesee St
Former women’s shelter, but will be open to all for Code Blue
6 p.m. to 7 a.m.
In addition, Mayor Byron Brown issued a series of reminders to residents:
Vehicles
Top off vehicle fluids
Check your tire pressure
Pack a” Cold Weather Kit”
- Flashlight and First-aid kit
- Blanket, warm clothes and gloves
- Extra windshield washer fluid
- A snow brush or ice scraper
- Cell phone charger
- Jumper cables
- Water
Have a plan
Space heaters
- Turn heater off before going to sleep at night
- Turn heater off when leaving the room for more than a few minutes
- Position space heater at least 3 feet away from furniture, drapes, and other Flammable items
- Place heater on a solid, flat surface
- Connect heater directly to wall electrical outlet, not into an extension cord which can be a tripping hazard
- Remember: Space heaters are designed to be temporary, not all-day heat sources
Fireplaces
- Always use a fireplace screen
- Make sure the area around the fireplace is clear of anything that is potentially flammable (
- Never leave a fire in the fireplace unattended
- Make sure fire is completely out before going to bed or leaving the house
- If you leave the room while the fire is burning or the fireplace is still hot, take your small child with you
NEVER use an oven or stove as a heating source
