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extreme cold warning in effectExtreme wind chill values near minus 40 are expected Friday morning for parts of central Saskatchewan.An arctic airmass is moving over the region, dropping overnight lows to near minus 30 and below. These temperatures combined with winds of 10 to 15 km/h will produce extreme wind chill values of minus 40 overnight Thursday and into Friday morning.Temperatures will moderate through the day on Friday.###Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.Watch for cold related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #SKStorm.Dress warmly. Dress in layers that you can remove if you get too warm. The outer layer should be wind resistant.Cover up. Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill.If it’s too cold for you to stay outside, it’s too cold for your pet to stay outside.Keep moving to maintain your body heat and seek shelter from the wind.

Environment Canada