Bitter cold lingering through this week

Forecasters say that this arctic weather is going to be around for the rest of the week.

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis says that we are looking at highs in the teens and nightly lows near zero through Friday. You can expect the wind to make that feel as low as 10 below zero across parts of central Indiana.

Due to the expected cold, the city of Columbus and Bartholomew County are offering some facilities as warming center.

The city is opening a warming station at Donner Center off of 22nd Street.

You will be able to stop by the shelter from 8 to 5 today through Thursday to get warm. Animals are welcome at Donner Center, but they must be kept in crates and will be kept in a designated part of the facility.

After 5 today, Brighter Days will continue to offer shelter services to those in need. Brighter Days is on South Mapleton Street on the east side of Columbus.

Bartholomew County public library branches are open as warming centers also. The main branch on Fifth Street in Columbus is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. The Hope Branch is open from 10 to 7 p.m.