About weather alerts

Oxford County Public Health issues heat and cold advisories to warn residents about weather conditions that may impact your health. Environment Canada issues text bulletins and weather warnings in a very timely fashion. This is a great resource to keep your eye on for weather alerts in your area.

Cold weather advisories

A cold weather alert is issued when current or anticipated weather conditions are at or below -15 degrees celsius or -20 with a wind chill, or when there are extreme weather conditions, such as a blizzard or ice storm.

What to do during a cold weather advisory.

Heat advisories

Oxford County Public Health issues a heat alert when one of the following occurs: 

1. The forecast is showing a humidex of 40 or higher (this index means the humidity and temperature combined give the sensation of a temperature of 40 degrees celsius);
2. The humidex is forecast to rise to 36 degrees celsius or higher, combined with an Environment Canada Smog Alert; or
3. There is a forecast of high temperatures, without a humidex reading, of 35 degrees celsius or above.

Oxford County Public Health reminds people that the combination of high heat and high humidity can be dangerous. Anyone who experiences physical distress because of extreme temperatures should seek medical attention immediately either by calling 911 or going to the nearest Emergency Department.