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Dangerous cold, more freezing rain possible

ALPENA — More dangerous weather is on the way to Northeast Michigan — including severe cold — as thousands of Alpena Power Co. customers remain without power, according to the National Weather Service.

The Weather Service says temperatures will drop to the low 20s tonight as thousands remain without a way to heat their homes. The high is only expected to reach 30 degrees on Tuesday.

Another round of wintry mix — including the potential for more freezing rain — is on the way Tuesday night into Wednesday and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday night, which could further complicate crews’ efforts to restore power.

State Rep. Cam Cavitt, R-Cheboygan, posted on Facebook that the following warming shelters are available:

Cheboygan County

– Alverno Fire Station – 5009 Orchard Beach Rd, Cheboygan, MI 49721

– Forest Township Hall – 9511 M-68 Hwy, Tower, MI 49765

– Wolverine Fire Department – 12958 Afton Rd, Wolverine, MI 49799

– Church of the Straits – 307 N Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701

Montmorency County

– Atlanta Community Schools

– Hillman Fire Hall

– Lewiston Catholic Church

Presque Isle County

-Presque Isle Township Fire Department – Open 10 AM – 4 PM on March 30

Onaway Area

– Forest Township Hall

– Waverly Township Hall

Alpena County

– Green Township Hall

– South Shore Fire Department

Johannesburg

– Volunteer Fire Department

Alcona County

– Alcona Elementary

The News is not expected to print a paper again Tuesday because of the ongoing power outage.

Alpena Power Co. said as of 10:15 a.m. Monday that 16,447 customers remained without power and 186 had been restored.

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