Heat warning this weekend, Kinstock kicks off in Dresden

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Weather forecast from July 13, 2018 to Sunday, July 15, 2018

Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers early this morning. Wind becoming south 20 km/h near noon. High 32. Humidex 40. UV index 9 or very high.

Tonight – Partly cloudy. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light near midnight. Low 23.

Saturday, July 14 – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers in the afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. High 32. Humidex 38. UV index 10 or very high.

Saturday night – Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 21.

Sunday, July 15 – A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of showers. High 32.

Sunday night – Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 21.

Heat warning in place

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the weekend across Chatham-Kent.

Forecasters say humidex values reaching 40 are expected.

High temperatures and humidity expected through the weekend.

A hot and humid air mass over the American Mid-West is expected to arrive today and then remain in place through the weekend. Afternoon temperatures in the low 30s will combine with high humidity to result in humidex values near 40. Overnight lows will remain in the low 20s providing little relief from the heat.

A cold front is forecast to move through the area Monday night ushering in cooler temperatures and lower humidity.

Extreme heat affects everyone.

Never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.

Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.

Kinstock this weekend in Dresden

The two day Dresden Kinstock event is set for Friday, July 13 and Saturday, July 14, and will feature an assortment of talent.

Runaway Angel, Julia Haggarty, Dirt Country and The Chasers will perform on the Friday.

The Friday shows will run from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Andrew Hyatt, The Reklaws, Kansas Stone, Kelsi Maye and Dresden’s own Jacklyn Wills will perform on the Saturday.

The Saturday shows run from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Two-day tickets are $40.

Camping is also available for $25.

For tickets information call 519-683-4368.