The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold warning in effect until noon Wednesday.

Dangerously cold wind chills between 10 below to 20 below are in the forecast for the region, with wind chills as low as 20 below zero.

The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

The latest forecast:

Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Calm wind.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 7.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.