City of Toronto issues extreme cold weather alert
Posted March 21, 2017 8:16 am.
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The City of Toronto is under an extreme cold weather alert on the second day of spring.
The warning came on Tuesday morning, with temperatures set to plummet on Wednesday.
There’s a high of 11 C in Tuesday’s forecast, 680 NEWS meteorologist Jill Taylor said, but that will drop to -9 C overnight, with a wind chill near -20.
The forecasted high for Wednesday is just -2 C, with a wind chill near -10.
CityNews weather specialist Frank Ferragine said it would be a “roller coaster ride of weather,” with northwest winds between 30 and 50 kilometres an hour.
Toronto Public Health issues an extreme cold weather alert when the temperature is forecast to reach -15 C or colder, or when the wind chill is forecast to reach -20 or colder.
During an alert, you’re encouraged to dress in layers and cover up exposed skin, which can freeze in minutes. Also, you’re asked to call or visit friends, neighbours and family who may experience difficulties in these dangerous weather situations.
The alert also triggers extra services for the homeless, including extra shelter beds and overnight street outreach.
