Almdals Cove, MB

A long period of extreme wind chill is expected as an Arctic air mass sets in over the eastern Prairies.

Wind chill values near minus 40 are forecast through the weekend and into next week.

The extreme wind chill values will moderate slightly during the day, but will return overnight for the next few nights.

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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.

For more information on cold and your health, visit Manitoba Health at https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/environmentalhealth/cold.html or call Health Links - Info Santé at 204-788-8200 or toll-free at 1-888-315-9257.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to MBstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #MBStorm.