An extreme cold warning has been issued across Chatham-Kent, as extreme cold conditions expected tonight, January 16, 2024.
Environment Canada officials say hazards, include: Wind chill values near minus 30.
The timing is tonight into Wednesday morning.
“Extreme cold puts everyone at risk,” forecasters say.
“Risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, and those without proper shelter. Watch for cold related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes. Cover up. Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill.”
Forecasters added: “Keep emergency supplies in your vehicle such as extra blankets and jumper cables. If it’s too cold for you to stay outside, it’s too cold for your pet to stay outside.”
Extreme cold warnings are issued when very cold temperatures or wind chill creates an elevated risk to health such as frost bite and hypothermia, Environment Canada officials added.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
