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12:26 PM EST Monday 10 January 2022
Extreme Cold Warning in effect for:
A period of very cold wind chills is expected.
Hazard:
Temperatures from minus 25 to minus 32 degrees Celsius.
Wind chill values near minus 35.
When:
Tonight into Tuesday morning.
Discussion:
Bitterly cold arctic air combined with light winds will bring extremely cold wind chills to the regions beginning near midnight. This is the coldest air so far this season. Wind chills will improve Tuesday morning after sunrise.
Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.
Watch for cold related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.
Dress warmly. Dress in layers that you can remove if you get too warm. The outer layer should be wind resistant.
Cover up. Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill.
Alerts for: City of Ottawa
Warnings
12:26 PM EST Monday 10 January 2022
Extreme Cold Warning in effect for:
- Ottawa North - Kanata - Orléans
- Ottawa South - Richmond - Metcalfe
A period of very cold wind chills is expected.
Hazard:
Temperatures from minus 25 to minus 32 degrees Celsius.
Wind chill values near minus 35.
When:
Tonight into Tuesday morning.
Discussion:
Bitterly cold arctic air combined with light winds will bring extremely cold wind chills to the regions beginning near midnight. This is the coldest air so far this season. Wind chills will improve Tuesday morning after sunrise.
Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.
Watch for cold related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.
Dress warmly. Dress in layers that you can remove if you get too warm. The outer layer should be wind resistant.
Cover up. Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill.
