Yellow Cold Warning Issued for Fort Severn: Wind Chill Values Near Minus 45 Expected
Environment Canada has issued a cold warning for Fort Severn, with extreme wind chill values expected to reach minus 45 through Sunday morning.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow cold warning for the Fort Severn region. The alert was triggered by an expected period of dangerously low wind chill values that pose a risk to public safety.
Affected Areas
This weather alert specifically impacts the community of Fort Severn.
What You Should Do
Extreme cold puts everyone at risk. Residents are advised to take the following precautions:
- Monitor vulnerable individuals, including young children, older adults, and people with chronic illnesses.
- Ensure those working or exercising outdoors take frequent breaks and dress in appropriate layers.
- Check on those without proper shelter.
- Continue to monitor local forecasts and alerts from Environment Canada.
To report severe weather, residents can email ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #ONStorm.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect wind chill values to drop to near minus 45. These conditions create an environment where frostbite and hypothermia can occur quickly.
Timeline
The warning is in effect starting tonight and is expected to last into Sunday morning, March 15, 2026. The current alert is scheduled to expire at 5:01 PM UTC.
Source: ECCC Official Notice