In the wake of an extreme cold watch beginning Monday, Columbus will open five city warming centers for MLK holiday to protect folks from the cold.

Houston officials are preparing for severe cold weather expected to hit the region Sunday night, with Mayor John Whitmire announcing the activation of warming centers across the city to protect vulnerable residents.

Mayor John Whitmire said the city is doing everything possible to make things safe for Houstonians, including opening 10 warming centers across the area.

The Detroit area is looking at temperatures in the single digits with wind chill factors as low as -20 for the next few days.