Warming centers and respite spots are available across metro Detroit as cold winds sweep across the region this week.

Cities and organizations throughout the Pittsburgh area are going to be opening warming centers as the region is bracing for the arrival of extremely cold temperatures over the next several days.The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory that is in place through 1 p.

Bartholomew County warming centers will be available Wednesday as the extremely cold temperatures continue. Donner Center, 739 22nd St., will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday. After 5 p.m., Brighter Days,

As temperatures remain below freezing this week, the Washington Street Warming Center was forced to stop 24-hour service on Monday due to volunteer shortage.

The warming center is located at Dupuis Recreation Center and is open to provide refuge for individuals experiencing homelessness or lacking sufficient heating in their homes.

In response to the dangerously cold temperatures, the area has warming centers options to assist individuals experiencing homelessness.

Some Maine communities are opening warming shelters due to the bitter cold temperatures that are expected to last several days.

The temperatures are well below freezing this week with the wind making it feel like the single digits at times.

The City of Gonzales has set up a warming center due to winter weather. The warming center will open at 4 p.m. on Monday, January 20, and is at the Gonzales Civic Center, which is located at 219 S. Irma Boulevard in Gonzales.