Yellow Cold Warning Issued for Labrador City and Wabush with -45 Wind Chill Expected
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ECCC issued it on April 3, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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Environment Canada has issued a yellow cold warning for Labrador City and Wabush, with extreme wind chills of -45 expected early Wednesday morning.
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- Record type
- Cold Warning
- Affected area
- Labrador City and Wabush
- Issued
- April 3, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Labrador City and Wabush.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow cold warning for the Labrador region. This alert indicates a period of very cold wind chills that creates an elevated risk to health, including potential frostbite and hypothermia.
Affected Areas
The warning is specifically in effect for the following locations:
- Labrador City
- Wabush
What You Should Do
Extreme cold puts everyone at risk. Residents are advised to take the following precautions:
- Monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
- Pay special attention to young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, and those without proper shelter, as they face greater risks.
- Exercise caution if working or exercising outdoors.
- Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia.
- To report severe weather, email NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #NLwx.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect the coldest wind chill values to reach -45. These conditions are driven by a combination of very cold temperatures and wind speeds, significantly increasing the risk of cold-related injuries.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of early Wednesday morning, March 18, 2026. The current warning is scheduled to remain in effect until approximately 3:08 PM UTC (15:08:21-00:00).
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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