Severe cold expected to persist until Friday
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This article was published 05/01/2022 (1538 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Westman residents should prepare for another couple days of frigid temperatures, according to an extreme cold warning that Environment Canada issued on Wednesday morning.
This weather update revealed that severely cold wind chill values, hovering around -40 C overnight, are currently impacting a variety of communities in the region thanks to some arctic air that recently moved into Manitoba as a ridge of high pressure builds over the Prairies.
Affected Westman communities include: Brandon, Glenboro, South Cypress, Treherne, North Cypress, Neepawa, Carberry, Austin, MacGregor, Sidney, Wawanesa, Elton, Forrest, Holland and Cypress River.
For most municipalities, these extreme cold wind chill values will continue through to Friday morning, with temperatures slightly warming up during the daytime.
Because of this, Environment Canada is advising residents to watch out for cold-related symptoms, including: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain, weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.
To stave off the chance of catching frostbite or hypothermia, the federal government is advising residents to keep emergency supplies, such as extra blankets and jumper cables, in their vehicles at all times.
Environment Canada is also encouraging residents who witness severe weather over the next couple days to report it by sending an email to MBstorm@ec.gc.ca or composing a Tweet using #MBStorm.
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