Brookfield Warns Of Severely Cold Weather, Opens Warming Stations

BROOKFIELD, CT — Town officials are monitoring intense cold expected through Sunday, Feb. 5.

A wind chill advisory is in effect from 5 p.m. Friday until 9 a.m. Saturday in southern Connecticut. The National Weather Service warns that, "Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero… The wind chill values could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken… Frostbite on exposed skin can occur in as little as 30 minutes."

In response to approaching extreme cold temperatures, the town of Brookfield has opened temporary warming centers:

Brookfield YMCA
Address: 2 Huckleberry Hill Road
Phone: 203-775-4444
Hours:
Thursday: 12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Friday: 5:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Brookfield Library
Address: 182 Whisconier Road
Phone: 203-775-6241
Hours:
Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-8:00p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.