The Windsor-Essex Health Unit has issued an extreme cold weather alert for Windsor and Essex County.
Medical Officer of Health Dr. Allen Heimann issued the alert Monday morning, as Environment Canada predicts wind chills will fall below -29 C. The wind chill is forecast to hit -40 C by Tuesday night.
The health unit is asking residents to protect themselves in this extreme cold weather. They’re asking the public to remain indoors and to only venture outside if needed.
Heimann says these temperatures bring higher risks of hypothermia and frostbite.
