Extreme cold weather advisory issued for Chatham County ahead of dangerously cold temperatures this weekend

by Christa Ross

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - An extreme cold weather advisory has been issued for Chatham County.

Right now the Coastal Empire is set to see dangerously cold temperatures move into the area Saturday evening and continue through Monday morning.

Temperatures will drop into the low 20s, with wind chill temperatures dropping below 10 degrees. There is a chance of rain and/or snow Saturday afternoon into Sunday.

Chatham County, the City of Savannah, and community partners will open a warming center at the Greenbriar Children’s Center for those without heat or housing.

The Greenbriar Children’s Center gymnasium, located at 3709 Hopkins Street, will open Saturday at 7 p.m. and close at 7 a.m. the following morning.

The center will open again Sunday night at 7 p.m. and close at 7 a.m. Monday morning. Pets, under the owner’s control, are welcome.

Greenbriar Children’s Center gymnasium – 3709 Hopkins Street