Another day, another record.
The arctic blast that continues to pummel Windsor and Essex County has shattered another single-day cold weather record.
The mercury dipped to -24C at Windsor airport around 6 a.m. Friday, breaking the previous record of -17.2C for Feb. 20 set in 1966.
Environment Canada continues to place the region under an extreme cold warning.
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has issued a cold weather alert until Saturday afternoon.
The bitterly cold arctic blast is combining with northerly winds to produce wind chills as low as -35C.
Environment Canada is forecasting a high of -12C for Friday.
Hypothermia and frostbite are possible when exposed to these conditions.
People are reminded to dress accordingly and limit exposure outside.
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