Hot and humid conditions will continue today. Daytime highs will again be in the low 30s, with humidex values reaching around 40. The exception will be locales near the shorelines of the Great Lakes, where temperatures will be a few degrees cooler. A few thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and early evening ahead of an approaching cold front.
The cold front will pass through Southern Ontario this evening bringing an end to this heat episode. Monday will be noticeably cooler and less humid.
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.
Taking a look at the forecast now:
Today
Sunny this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 31. UV index 9 or very high.
Tonight
A few clouds. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this evening. Low 17.
Mon
Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 in the afternoon. High 26.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low 20.
Tue
A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 28.
Night
Clear. Low 17.
Wed
Sunny. High 25.NightClear. Low 17.
Thu
A mix of sun and cloud. High 24.
Night
Clear. Low 17.
Fri
Sunny. High 25.
Night
Clear. Low 18.
Sat
Sunny. High 25.
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