Warnings and statements issued ahead of bitter wind chill for maritimes
CTV
On the day that Shubenacadie Sam predicted six more weeks of winter, there are warnings and statements cautioning that the coldest air of the season is about to arrive in the Maritimes.
On the day that Shubenacadie Sam predicted six more weeks of winter, there are warnings and statements cautioning that the coldest air of the season is about to arrive in the Maritimes.
Extreme cold warnings are now in place across the northwestern half of New Brunswick. Wind-chill values making it feel like -35C to -45C are expected to develop Friday afternoon and last at least into Saturday morning.
There is an increased risk of frostbite with the expected wind chill. Environment Canada notes that, “frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin” and that “outdoor workers should take regularly scheduled breaks to warm up.”
More on what wind chill is, and the health hazards it poses, is available here.
Special weather statements are in effect for Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia also, with Arctic air set to move in.