Yellow Cold Warning Issued for Nakina, Aroland, and Pagwa Regions
Environment Canada has issued a cold warning for Nakina, Aroland, and Pagwa, as wind chill values are expected to plummet to near minus 40 through Tuesday morning.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow cold warning for parts of Northern Ontario. The alert was issued by the agency due to a period of extreme wind chills expected to impact the region, posing a significant risk to public safety.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions:
- Nakina
- Aroland
- Pagwa
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas should take immediate precautions to protect themselves from the extreme cold. Environment Canada advises monitoring for cold-related symptoms, such as shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, or numbness and color changes in fingers and toes.
Specific groups at higher risk include:
- Young children and older adults
- Individuals with chronic illnesses
- People working or exercising outdoors
- Those without adequate shelter
To report severe weather, residents can email [email protected] or post reports on X (formerly Twitter) using the hashtag #ONStorm.
Expected Conditions
The primary hazard is extreme cold, with wind chill values expected to reach near minus 40. These conditions pose a significant risk of frostbite and hypothermia if proper precautions and adequate clothing are not utilized.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately and is expected to persist through tonight and into Tuesday morning, February 24, 2026. The alert is currently scheduled to expire at 3:59 PM UTC on Tuesday.
Source: ECCC Official Notice