As we go into the weekend, Environment Canada has isued the following HEAT WARNING:
Temperatures will peak in the 30 to 32 degree range today and Sunday. Tonight will be a very warm night with overnight minimum temperatures in the 20 to 23 degree range. Humidex values will be near 40 during the afternoon hours today and Sunday, although it may be slightly cooler near the shorelines of the Great Lakes. Temperatures are not expected to be as warm on Monday with highs in the upper 20’s.
While extreme heat can put everyone at risk from heat illnesses, health risks are greatest for
– older adults
– infants and young children
– people with chronic illnesses such as breathing difficulties, heart conditions or psychiatric illnesses
– people who work in the heat
– people who exercise in the heat
– people without access to air conditioning and
– homeless people.
Drink plenty of liquids especially water before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration.
Never leave people or pets in your care inside a parked vehicle or in direct sunlight.
Now looking at the more detailes forecast for the weekend, today will be a mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h early this morning. High 31. UV index 9 or very high.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Wind becoming southwest 30 before morning. Low 20.
Sun
A mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms. Wind southwest 30 km/h. High 30.
Night
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms. Low 18.
Mon
A mix of sun and cloud. High 29.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low 21.
Tue
A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 28.NightClear. Low 17.
Wed
Sunny. High 25.NightClear. Low 17.
Thu
A mix of sun and cloud. High 25.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low 18.
Fri
A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 25.
