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By Dave Barry

Weather warning

Extreme Cold Warning issued for Kamloops

Dec 27, 2021 | 4:25 PM

UPDATE – This warning has been lifted as of 6:30 P.M. Dec/ 27.

KAMLOOPS – Environment Canada has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for the South Thompson region including Kamloops.

It says the bitter cold airmass hanging over the B.C. Interior, could generate wind chill values of minus 35 tonight (Dec. 27). Forecasters expect the winds to begin to die down this evening. However temperatures are still very cold with values expected to drop well below -20 C, or nearly 20 C cooler than the average overnight low.

According to the national weather agency, extreme cold puts everyone at risk of severe frostbite or worse.

It says residents should recognize the cold related symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.

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It suggests friends and families should check on seniors during this time and it warns pets should not be left outside.

Environment Canada only issues Extreme Cold Warnings when very cold temperatures or wind chill creates an elevated risk to health such as frost bite and hypothermia.