Southwestern Public Health has issued an extreme cold weather alert for St. Thomas, Elgin County and Oxford County.
Southwestern Public Health has issued an extreme cold weather alert for St. Thomas, Elgin County and Oxford County.
The temperature will hover between minus 30 and minus 35 starting tonight and continuing into Saturday morning.
With the wind chill, the risk of frost bite will be much greater, especially with exposed skin.
During a cold weather alert, residents should take precautions to protect themselves from the cold to avoid complications such as frostbite and hypothermia. Those most vulnerable to the effects of the cold include older adults, infants and young children, outdoor workers, those who like outdoor sports such as skiing and hiking, and homeless persons who do not have shelter, proper clothing, or food.
For more health guidance related to extreme cold weather, including a list of public warming centres, visit www.swpublichealth.ca/extreme-cold.

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