The temperature is expected to fall below -15°C tonight in Oxford County.
OXFORD COUNTY – A cold weather alert has been issued for Oxford County.
Oxford County Public Health issues a cold weather alert whenever Environment Canada predicts the temperature falling below -15°C or -20°C with the wind chill.
Residents are being advised to stay indoors and take necessary precautions so they don't get hypothermia or frostbite. Those who may be vulnerable to the cold weather include young children, infants, older adults, outdoor workers, those who play outdoor sports and the homeless.
If you are in need of shelter Inn and Out of the Cold is being offered at St Paul's Anglican Church on 723 Dundas Street. It will run from 7 p.m. tonight until 7:30 a.m. tomorrow and people who arrive after 11 p.m. must be accompanied by a police officer.
The weather conditions are expected to improve tomorrow morning, with a daytime high of -10°C and an overnight low of -12°C.

Arrests, Charges and Seizures Happen in Woodstock
WFD Reminding of Open-Air Burns
Woodstonian Wins 50 Grand
South-West Oxford Candidate Profile - Isaiah Friend
News Poll: Post Season Prediction for the Toronto Blue Jays
UPDATE: Air Quality Warning Upgraded to Orange Level
Tim Hortons Camp Day Arrives in Oxford County
Public Meeting for Homelessness Support Centre Tonight
Chalk Mural in Memory of Tori Stafford
SUV vs. Horse and Buggy Crash in Norwich Township
Zorra Township Candidate Profile - Nicole Barnett
Introducing the Sip & Stroll Society of Norwich
Operation Safe Driver Underway
Five OTF Grant Recipients in Oxford
Assault and Arson Charges Laid in Tillsonburg
Another Successful Camp 85 in Blandford-Blenheim
Blandford-Blenheim Candidate Profile - Mark Peterson
Yellow Heat Warning Issued for Oxford
Zorra Boosts Emergency Preparedness Tools
Comments
Add a comment