Environment Canada is predicting wind chill values in the negative 20s until Wednesday.
SWPH - Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) has issued a cold weather alert for Oxford, Elgin, Middlesex and St. Thomas.
Environment Canada is predicting wind chill values in the negative 20s for the next couple of days.
The health unit is encouraging everyone to stay indoors as much as possible. If you do have to go outside, make sure you bundle up and cover all exposed skin. You should also avoid drinking caffeinated or alcoholic drinks because they cause your body to lose heat more rapidly.
Older adults, young children and those who work outside or enjoy outdoor sports could be vulnerable to the cold. The same goes for homeless individuals who do not have access to proper clothes, food, or shelter.
Anyone in need of shelter from the cold can find more information about local warming centres online here.
Hypothermia happens when your body temperature drops below 35 degrees Celsius and it can affect your ability to move and/or think clearly. The symptoms include shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech and drowsiness.
Frostbite can make you lose the feeling and colour in your nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, or toes. The skin will look white or grayish-yellow and it could also feel unusually firm or waxy.
Those with frostbite and/or hypothermia should seek medical attention.

Oxford OPP Briefs - June 16th, 2026
Norfolk OPP Briefs - June 15th, 2026
Tillsonburg Candidate Profile - Ron Gasparetto
Interview with the Acting Mayor - June 15th, 2026
Wienerfest Back in Burford Next Weekend
Two Championships, One Weekend
Five Children Killed in Mapleton Township Crash
Woodstock Candidate Profile - Dave Bloxsidge
Pride Family Day in Museum Square
Oxford County Seeking Input for Future
UPDATE: Oxford OPP Find Missing Teen
Oxford OPP Investigating Stolen PRIDE Flags
Woodstock Candidate Profile - Maureen Ralph
2026 World Cup of Soccer is Underway
Navy Vets Reveal First Round of Commits
Pickup Truck vs. Transport Truck Collision in SWOX
Interview with the Warden - June 11th, 2026
Online Harms Legislation Tabled in Ottawa
Royal Roads Family Fun Day Returns!
Two Vehicles Collide Southwest of Scotland
Comments
Add a comment